Congress Takes Up the National Teacher Shortage
On May 25, amid the ongoing national teacher shortage, a House subcommittee held a virtual hearing on the topic. On Wednesday, May 25, the congressional House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies subcommittee held a virtual hearing on the nationwide teacher and support staff shortages plaguing schools. The virtual hearing, titled, "Tackling Teacher Shortages," lasted over two hours and included analysis and insights from education policy leaders and experts. Participants included: Dr. Lindsey Burke, Director…