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Special Education
By Annie Buttner, Contributing Consultant on 8/4/2021
Special Education and the Teacher Shortage
An online search for “teacher shortage” will quickly return 435,000 results. Each day yields more headlines about school districts who struggle to hire enough teachers — more than half of school districts we surveyed in 2016 said they were experiencing a shortage.  
Special Education
By Danielle Simbajon, Content Specialist on 11/14/2018
Why Do Special Education Teachers Quit?
Why did you choose a career in special education? is one of my favorite questions to ask when I interview teachers because it usually prompts an immediate brightening of the eyes and a smile. And, let’s face it, that kind of enthusiasm is catchy!
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Special Education
By Ilene Goldstein-Harnett, on 9/12/2018
5 Ways to Reduce Burnout for Special Education Teachers
When I became principal for a specialized school with various sites throughout a borough in New York City, one of my first priorities was to develop a plan of action to better support my special education staff.
Special Education
By Danielle Simbajon, Content Specialist on 10/17/2017
Podcast: Deep Dive into the Special Education Teacher Shortage
Special education in the U.S. is experiencing a severe teacher shortage. It’s serious enough that some districts and schools are looking outside of the U.S. to recruit specialized teacher candidates.   
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