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By Eric Weddle

Published October 23, 2017 at 12:00 AM EDT

	2017	2016	2015
Did you experience a teacher shortage?	94% Yes	92% Yes	95% Yes
Special education shortage	69%	65%	59%
Science shortage	57%	60%	63%

Math shortage	57%	50%	57%
Did you have to apply for emergency permits	99% Yes	83% Yes	79% Yes
Did you have to employ teachers outside their licensed area?	49% Yes	50% Yes	38% Yes

Eric Weddle

Eric Weddle is the managing editor of the WFYI education team, which launched in 2021. The team consistently delivers impactful watchdog reporting, holding state institutions accountable on critical education issues. Their investigations have earned top state and national awards, particularly for coverage of the challenges and realities facing children and students.

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