Public school teacher shortages remain top of mind as classes resume

WUFT | By Aileyahu Shanes

Published August 4, 2023 at 4:07 PM EDT

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

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Prospective employees line up in hopes of securing a position at a Marion County public school during a 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.