CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Tennessee is facing a growing teacher shortage, mirroring a challenge seen across the nation. As the demand for qualified educators rises, the pressure to train and retain dedicated teachers weighs heavily on the students who depend on them every day
We spoke with a Chattanooga teacher about how virtual learning plays a part in filling the gap.
Here in Hamilton County, there is a virtual school for K-12 with over 300 students enrolled. Part of their staffing includes 16 equivalent full-time teachers…