The writer shares their experience of starting the school year with uncertainty due to a teacher shortage. Initially assigned to a placeholder teacher, they faced a lack of consistency as their algebra 2 teacher changed frequently. This situation reflects a broader issue, with schools nationwide struggling to fill over 55,000 open positions, a 53% increase from the previous year. The writer highlights the impact of teacher shortages on students, causing chaos and anxiety despite the lack of widespread media coverage.
‘There is no reason for us to come’
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