Illinois’ teacher shortage starts at college
NORMAL (Illinois News Network) -- The shortage of teachers in Illinois' high schools and elementary schools has its roots in the state's colleges and universities. The evidence of Illinois' teacher shortage is all around. A recent report said schools needed 2,000 teachers at the start of this year, and 16 percent of schools had to cancel something last year because they didn't have enough teachers. Troy Hinkel, the associate director of the Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center at Illinois State […]
