"I think we have right at five openings as we lead into the school year, so we're in pretty good shape," GCCS Superintendent Mark Laughner said. "Also in transportation, our staffing is in good shape."
The National Education Association, citing data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, says there were 567,000 fewer teachers in classrooms nationwide in early 2022 compared to numbers before the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) called for legislators to allow teachers to negotiate for "health and safety conditions, class sizes and prep periods" with local districts.
The dynamic duo visited Rangeland Elementary School to help students celebrate National Read Across America Day.
Weeks from the Nov. 5 election, educators will put their burgeoning political clout on the line as Republican Gov. Matt Bevin tries to fend off a challenge from Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear.
The Kentucky Educators Political Action Committee has given Kentucky Family Values $300,000 in all in the gubernatorial campaign cycle.