Virginia is facing an unusually large teacher shortage – with about 4,300 teacher vacancies at the start of this school year – which is more than 700 additional vacancies compared with last school year, according to a state watchdog agency.
As Virginia school divisions continue to face teacher shortages, a state oversight agency found a state-required licensure test, potentially “unclear” licensure requirements and teacher preparation costs may be significant barriers
A new report has found that additional state testing requirements, the costs associated with obtaining a teaching license and confusion surrounding the licensure process are all barriers contributing to the state’s teacher shortage.
Virginia is facing an unusually large teacher shortage – with about 4,300 teacher vacancies at the start of this school year – which is more than 700 additional vacancies compared with last school year, according to a state watchdog agency.