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Montana’s teacher shortage starting to affect bigger districts

December 1, 2019/

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“A city of our size, we couldn’t fill two positions? I’ve not seen this before,” said Billings superintendent Greg Upham, a longtime Montana educator.

The report suggests that Montana education leaders should consider programs that boost incentives for teachers, professional development and opportunities for career advancement.

Montana legislators have considered teacher shortage solutions, but have mostly balked if they require money — which many do.

By MATT HOFFMAN [email protected]


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