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# teacher shortages

Last year

2022

Career breaks for teachers may be suspended in response to staff shortages

Schools have come under pressure due to unfilled job vacancies and teacher shortages.

28.8k

Dec 6th 2022, 6:51 PM

Thousands of principals fear impact of teacher shortages as schools reopen today

Student teachers are being drafted in to cover Covid absences.

17.8k

Jan 6th 2022, 6:00 AM