A new school for special education students in Tonawanda underscores a national issue: A growing number of students, most with challenging behaviors, that rapidly outpaces the number of qualified special
45% of schools nationwide reported teacher vacancies in special education roles, according to the U.S. Department of Education. It s a local problem too. Paducah Public Schools is currently looking to
This year, WFYI reporters tackled tough education stories – from teacher and classroom aide shortages, to major changes coming to the Indianapolis Public Schools district.
Schools across the country struggle to hire enough special education teachers and paraprofessionals. The shortage is so severe at one Indiana school that parents and educators worry its unsafe.