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by Amina Jenkins

Audit finds teacher shortage law worked a little but didn't fix the problem

Description: A house bill passed three years ago allows retired Georgia teachers to return to the field... with some caveats. While this did help on the smaller scale, the large scale issues are still at large, and with the bill expiring soon, audits are being done to find out what changes come next.

What it Offers: Insight into how severe the shortage is, with exact numbers and relevant, recent statistics. Opinions from those actively in the field.

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Educators Now: Addressing Georgia's Teacher Shortage

Description: A few reasons why the current teacher shortage has been a detriment to multiple groups within Atlanta are displayed here, along with addressing how new substitute teaching agencies are providing a much-needed lifeline.

What it Offers: A brief glance into how people are attempting to fix the staffing problems from within the system.

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Georgia Doubles Down on Student Success in 2025

Description: Overview of what the government is trying to do to assist in terms of the students themselves, which can in part help with the effects of the shortage, but can also overload teachers who already have far too much work to do.

What it Offers: Hard goals and steps that the government intends to take and invest in with regards to Georgia's education.

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How the Special Education Teacher Shortage Affects Students with LD, and What to Do About it

Description: Targeting a specifc subsection of educators, this article highlights the harm that a teacher shortage does to an already disenfranchised group of students. Discussing issues that can befall both students and caregivers, this articles gives a run down on the entire situation with countless sources cited to aid those who may be caring for a disabled child.

What it Offers: Insight into how students with learning disabilities might be suffering from a lack of support in the school system due to understaffing in the schools. Especially pertinent to me, as my thematic sequence had to do with disability in education.

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Substitute shortage impacts teachers, students

Description: A brief article in the school paper of a prominent high school in the heart of Atlanta, where students and faculty share their experience with the substitute shortage.

What it Offers: First person perspectives from students on how the shortages affect them. Also, Midtown is a pretty cool school!

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TCE422 CapstoneDecember 2025