Teacher Shortage

A new report from Michigan State University's Education Policy Innovation Collaborative shows more people are getting teaching certifications across Michigan, but teachers continue to leave the profession at similar rates.

The state is making an investment in future educators with the hope of attracting more teachers to the profession.

The state Senate has voted for a bill to encourage recently retired teachers to return to work as temps.

Educators have been in high demand in Michigan for years, and COVID-19 has only exacerbated the teacher shortage crisis. What was already an issue before…