Even in the midst of teacher shortages, school districts and superintendents are reluctant to hire full-time teachers. A spring survey of 291 district leaders found school officials may not be using relief aid exclusively for salary bumps or full-time teachers because it’s not sustainable.
While districts are hiring beyond pre-pandemic numbers, they are avoiding certain staff hires to prevent future layoffs.
While districts are hiring beyond pre-pandemic numbers, they are avoiding certain staff hires to prevent future layoffs.