(Undated) – A recent report illustrates the need for new teachers. The Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents recently issued their “2021 Illinois Educator Shortage Report.” The report shows that Illinois is facing a devastating teacher shortage, with 88% of school districts responding to the survey reporting they have a teacher shortage problem. The report also showed the teacher shortage has gotten worse in the last year. Last year’s report, which was conducted in October 2020, showed 77% of school districts saying they had a teacher shortage problem.
