K-12 public school districts desperately seek skilled talent to fill record-high job openings. Demand for teachers, substitutes, and school staff surged during the 2020-21 school year.
2 in 3 districts had difficulty retaining teachers during the 2020-21 school year and relied “heavily” on overtime to cover unplanned absences.
7 in 10 were impacted by an unexpected increase in teacher retirements and have struggled to replace headcount.
Meanwhile, fewer than 2 in 3 have so far implemented proactive strategies to prevent and address teacher burnout in the 2021-22 school year.