The new school year is well underway, but several New Hampshire districts are still looking to fill positions and lawmakers are exploring ways to help them hire.
About 330 retired teachers are continuing to work part-time in New Hampshire schools while collecting their retirement pensions, as permitted by a state law that allows retired public employees to return to work if they keep their work under 1,352.
Discussions about teacher staffing shortages and retention solutions began for New Hampshire state legislators this week, as a new study committee is making plans to examine everything from workplace climate to salary disparities to enrollment in.