50% of school leaders report 'feeling understaffed' while 97% of teaching jobs are filled

According to research conducted by the nation’s education data agency, the number of teaching positions did not increase or decrease compared to the 2022-23 school year. Meanwhile, half of school leaders reported feeling like their school was understaffed. 

The data released Thursday by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) indicate that specialized teaching positions are in high demand, and leaders in schools located in cities are more likely to report feeling their school is understaffed. 

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