Superintendents voice education concerns over broadband, teacher shortages | News, Sports, Jobs
Reporter MARSHALL —Â The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed how area schools operate — but the challenges they’re facing now go beyond technology. A group of southwest Minnesota school superintendents said they’ve seen the pandemic take a toll on both students’ and teachers’ mental health. “It’s been a great year, but it’s been a tough year,” said Ryan Nielsen, superintendent of Canby Public Schools. Although teachers and students were able to adapt to the changes, Nielsen said he’s worried it will be hard to retain and recruit teachers after the past year. Represe...