'Critical Shortage' of Special Ed Teachers as Kids Return to School – NBC4 Washington
Updated 2 hours ago NBC Universal, Inc. Washington, D.C.-area public schools are suffering a “critical shortage” of special education teachers as students return from the long year of virtual learning, according to a review by the News4 I-Team. A lack of available special ed instructors has dogged school systems across the country for yearsbut now risks being exacerbated by resignations, retirements and workload increases caused by the pandemic. Download our NBC Washington app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather. A Virginia Department of Educati...