SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The supply of education professionals continues to improve in Illinois despite strains brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, but persistent issues remain in certain regions of the
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The shortage of teachers in Illinois has slowed and even improved but gaps in critical areas, such as special education, remain and racial diversity among school
“When we talk about a teacher shortage, we’re talking about an equity issue… It is imperative that we continue to focus the support where it’s needed.”