Thousands of Philadelphia students are heading back to school and the need for teachers is still as crucial as ever. So, how is the district working to find solutions?
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers estimates city schools have at least 400 vacancies in the ranks of its teachers at a time when schools across the county are seeing a shortage of instructors.The union reports Randolph High, a career and technical school in Nicetown-Tioga, is short one teacher and seven special education assistants just days before schools open. It’s a concern they’re hearing across the district.
"In a wide-ranging, back to school interview last week, Watlington said the district has 95 percent of the teachers it needs and placed the vacancy number at "a few hundred." Asked by FOX 29 if some kids are going into classrooms without permanent teachers in front of them, Watlington said, "They’re going into classrooms with a competent and caring adult who is qualified in delivering instruction.
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