Skip to Content

How teacher shortages are affecting K-12 schools across the country


Jon Cherry // Getty Images

How teacher shortages are affecting K-12 schools across the country

Almost empty hallway of a school with a stop sign on a door.



Jon Cherry // Getty Images

Larger class sizes

A second grade teacher starts class and students look up at her from desks.



PAUL RATJE/AFP // Getty Images

Additional responsibilities for teachers

A girl raises her hand in an elementary school classroom.



Canva

Fewer extracurricular activities

Students sit in an art class painting pictures.



PAUL RATJE/AFP // Getty Images

Lower student achievement

Two third grade girls work on assignments in class, one with an animal book and the other with a weather book.



RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post // Getty Images

Limited specialized programs

Reading Interventionist helps students during a Dyslexia Support program.


Article Topic Follows: Money - Stacker

Jump to comments ↓

Stacker

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content