'A big lack of respect in the profession' A closer look at teacher shortages in schools

by Karen Zatkulak

Tue, August 22nd 2023, 11:00 AM UTC

AUGUST 21, 2023 - Students return to Mars Hill Elementary School as Madison County Schools students return for the 2023-24 school year. News 13 reached out to all school districts in the region to see how many positions are unfilled and why. Some teachers News 13 spoke with say there are clear reasons why it's so hard to find teachers right now. (Photo credit: WLOS Staff)

AUGUST 21, 2023 - First day of school at Junaluska Elementary School, Haywood County, North Carolina.{ }News 13 reached out to all school districts in the region to see how many positions are unfilled and why. Some teachers News 13 spoke with say there are clear reasons why it's so hard to find teachers right now. (Photo credit: WLOS Staff)

FILE{ } School bus -{ }News 13 reached out to all school districts in the region to see how many positions are unfilled and why. Some teachers News 13 spoke with say there are clear reasons why it's so hard to find teachers right now. (Photo credit: WLOS Staff)

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AUGUST 21, 2023 - Students return to Mars Hill Elementary School as Madison County Schools students return for the 2023-24 school year. News 13 reached out to all school districts in the region to see how many positions are unfilled and why. Some teachers News 13 spoke with say there are clear reasons why it's so hard to find teachers right now. (Photo credit: WLOS Staff)

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