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Educators teaching in districts or subjects considered as critical needs, like Rickey Fields (left) and Kristy Sanchez (right), could receive housing and moving expenses through the Mississippi Critical Needs Act if it becomes law. Photo courtesy Joe Sweeney

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Mississippi Teacher Shortage Program Could Be Extended to 2027

by Torsheta Jackson March 15, 2024August 1, 2024

Mississippi could continue a program to help retain and attract educators to the state amid an ongoing critical teacher shortage.

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Mississippi’s Teacher Shortage Worsening, Report Finds

by Torsheta Jackson February 16, 2024June 11, 2024

Three people sit around a desk and discuss things.

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Alternate-Route Education Programs Target Mississippi’s Teacher Shortage

by Torsheta Jackson September 15, 2023August 1, 2024

diverse group of children writing in a classroom (Jackson Public Schools)

JPS Teacher Observes A Growing Substitute Teacher Shortage

by Rita Callahan March 22, 2023June 11, 2024

Teacher sitting on the floor with students holding up a tablet.

Study: Pandemic Prompts More Teachers to Consider Early Retirement or New Career

by Gema Zamarro, Andrew Camp, Dillon Fuchsman & Josh McGee September 20, 2021June 12, 2024