In Hazard, Kentucky, teacher shortage persists.

In Hazard, Kentucky, a rural community of 5,000, teacher shortage persists due to limited access to higher education options. Haley Crank, a high school graduate with aspirations to teach, faces a four-hour commute or leaving her hometown to pursue a teaching degree. The area's residents, like many rural Americans, are place-bound, with their educational choices restricted by geographical constraints.

May 06, 2024
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