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Public school teacher shortages remain top of mind as classes resume

Recruiters meet with prospective public school employees at a Marion County job fair held at Fort King Middle School. (Aileyahu Shanes/WUFT News)
Recruiters meet with prospective public school employees at a Marion County job fair held at Fort King Middle School. (Aileyahu Shanes/WUFT News)

Teaching and education have been some of the biggest hot-button topics in the state of Florida as of late, with teaching vacancies among the most pressing issues on the minds of Floridians.
Listen above to hear how these shortages uncover other growing concerns surrounding education in the Sunshine State.

Classes begin Aug. 10 at Marion County and Alachua County public schools.

Aileyahu is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.