News Release
Statewide survey shows districts struggle with critical workforce shortages
Top priorities are K-3 reading loss, mental health of students and teachers
DENVER – Critical staff shortages -- from bus drivers and janitors to special education and classroom teachers -- are presenting significant challenges for school districts as they struggle to maintain operations for both in-person and remote learning during the pandemic.
The vast majority of districts responding to the survey of needs conducted in October by the Colorado Department of Education and the Colorado Education Initiative said they do not have enough substitute teachers and bus drivers. Shortages in special education teachers, classroom teachers and janitorial staff are also impacting many areas of the state. | 