Approximately 1200 of those vacant positions are in Connecticut during the 22 23 school year, according to teacher shortage Area database. At the US Department of Education, 33 states and the District of Columbia reported statewide ESL, teacher or specialist consultation shortages. Specialists or consultant shortages in the 21 22 school year. So there is a shortage. We know that. We also know that the current presumptive republican nominee for president has said that he would eliminate the Department of education. (02:15–02:24)
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Asserts that 33 states and D.C. reported ESL teacher shortages.
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