College students recruited as teachers to keep schools open
As schools look to hire more substitute teachers, coming to the rescue in many cases are college students learning online or home for extended breaks.
Author: HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and CASEY SMITH (Associated Press)
Published: 3:23 PM EST December 18, 2020
Updated: 3:23 PM EST December 18, 2020
INDIANAPOLIS — As the coronavirus sidelines huge numbers of educators, school districts around the country are aggressively recruiting substitute teachers, offering bonuses and waiving certification requirements in order to keep classrooms open.
Coming to the rescue in many cases are college students who are themselves learning online or home for extended winter breaks.