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$60 million to address teacher shortages The U.S. Department of Education has awarded more than $60 million to address teacher shortages and help ensure long-term investments in teacher pathways and development programs. “Now more than ever, we are supporting teacher preparation and development programs that provide educators with meaningful, relevant, and evidence-based strategies for promoting student success and social and emotional well-being,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. bit.ly/3CuHF7O 53% of schools are understaffed — even for coaches The U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences released data in September showing that 53% of U.S. schools surveyed reported being understaffed this year. Special education teachers (65%) and transportation staff (59%) were the most understaffed positions, but teachers of STEM subjects and foreign language

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