This year we estimated at least 300,000 students were in classrooms without a full-time qualified teacher at the beginning of the school year. School districts have told the legislature that the number of teacher vacancies has only grown since then.
Across our state the growing teacher and education staff professional shortage is hurting Florida’s students. But the teacher shortage is just part of the problem Florida’s students face each day:
- Schools are not getting the funding they need to fix leaking roofs, air conditioners, or buy reliable buses.
- Florida’s class sizes are growing.
- Students are spending too much time taking high-stakes tests.
- And parents are worried about their children’s safety.
Florida’s students and families deserve better.
Its time politicians started listening to the people. It’s time for us to make our voices heard. Let’s take on the Tallahassee politicians on January 13.
