Maine is facing a critical shortage of qualified teachers for pre-K through 12th grade classrooms—for a range of key subjects, including math, English, science, music and art. Education leaders join us to describe why the shortage exists, what the impacts are—and about a surge of efforts to help fill the gaps, including fostering an education workforce for the future.
Panelists:
Pender Makin, Commissioner, Maine Department of Education
Grace Leavitt, president, Maine Education Association
Dolly Sullivan, program director for Maine Teacher of the Year, Educate Maine
VIP Caller:
Kennedy Raymond, elementary school teacher, Lewiston
