According to the Illinois State Board of Education, there are 5,300 unfilled positions at public schools across the state.
On Tuesday night, CBS 2's Chris Tye took a closer look at how some schools are trying to reverse the trend.
"It might be because of the pay for a lot of teachers, because that can get pretty low - especially in like private schools," Letourneau said. "Most likely, we'll have packed classrooms - and teachers that are overwhelmed, and overworked, and tired," Saukstelis said. Even at Pleasantdale Elementary, located in a desirable district, they started this school year short on teachers.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Illinois state senator defends Chicago teens' rioting, looting: 'It's a mass protest'The state senator who represents parts of Chicago is suggesting the chaos over the weekend was a 'mass protest.'
Read more »
Illinois Senate committee hears array of ideas on implementing an elected school board in ChicagoA special committee of the Illinois Senate heard an array of perspectives from the public during the final hearing on the logistics of an elected school board in Chicago.
Read more »
Clarendon Hills Middle School Band selected for the University of Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival in MayThe Clarendon Hills Middle School Band is one of only eight middle school bands from Illinois chosen to perform at the University of Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival on May 5 in Urbana.
Read more »
Haverford High School golf caddie earns full ride to Penn StateRobbie Starankovic was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD, but didn't let that stop him from earning a college scholarship.
Read more »