How is COVID-19 affecting schools?

The substitute teacher shortage: Research reveals why it warrants more news coverage

“Teacher absenteeism has surged in U.S. public schools since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and, with it, demand for substitute teachers.”

Teacher absences driving $18M public school board deficit: Officials

“Since the COVID pandemic began in 2020, educator absences have become a major issue across the province including in the Thames Valley board, which employs 14,000 people.”