'A real challenge': CT school districts struggle with substitute teacher shortage
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A sign sends love out to staff of Middlesex Middle School, thanks to efforts by students and parents Monday afternoon.Jarret Liotta / For Hearst Connecticut Media
Schools going remote and high school graduates filling in for seasoned teachers — some may say it’s not the ideal educational scenario, but it’s the one districts are facing.
With COVID-19 making many hesitant to step into a classroom, Connecticut cities and towns are dealing with a substitute shortage that’s resulted in schools going remote from lack of available coverage and the state lowering their requirements to help bring instructors into the classroom.