The teacher shortage in New York City is exacerbated by increased retirements and unprecedented burnout from COVID, prompting urgent need for more educators.
New York State’s class size reduction law requires many new teachers, but lacks adequate funding, raising concerns about meeting educational needs.
Almost 18,000 new teachers are needed, costing at least $1.6 billion, highlighting the challenge of hiring amidst declining graduates in education.
An unexpected shortage of music and arts teachers has emerged, which is critical for the functioning of smaller class sizes and overall student engagement.
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