CapitolCast: Illinois' Teacher Shortage

A new survey of Illinois school districts shows a large and persistent teacher shortage that is getting worse in many parts of the state. The Capitol News Illinois team takes a close look at the numbers statewide and in some particular regions.  On Sunday, Capitol News Illinois and newspapers across the state will publish a series of reports on the shortage and its effectsin various regions of the state.

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Peter was one of the founding reporters with Capitol News Illinois. A native of the Kansas City area, he has degrees in political science and education from the University of Kansas.

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