Teachers march outside of the Virginia General Assembly in Richmond. (Mechelle Hankerson/Virginia Mercury)
Virginia’s teacher shortage isn’t letting up, and the state’s latest report confirms what many educators already know — critical instructional positions remain unfilled, particularly in special education and elementary classrooms.
A state report announced Monday during the Advisory Board on Teacher Education and Licensure meeting highlights the ongoing demand for teachers, mirroring last year’s list of top critical shortage areas. Elementary education remains the most in-demand field, followed by special education and middle school instruction…