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Short on subs, schools struggle to staff classrooms

Many districts across the country routinely struggle to maintain rosters of qualified substitute teachers.

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Many districts across the country routinely struggle to maintain rosters of qualified substitute teachers. Social workers, coaches, and even office administrators often have to step in to cover content with which they may not necessarily have relevant expertise. (The Hechinger Report)

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