Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne warns of a significant teacher shortage, with 3,000 teachers leaving annually due to pay and student discipline issues.

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has warned of a "potential catastrophe" in the state's education system due to a significant teacher shortage. Horne said that more than 3,000 teachers are leaving the Arizona workforce each year, with two main issues being pay and student discipline. He proposed raising teacher pay and supporting legislation, Senate Bill 1560, to strengthen laws requiring schools to support teachers in disciplining students.

March 13, 2024
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