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More kids than ever need special education, but burnout has caused a teacher shortage

  • Written by Kimber Wilkerson, Professor of Special Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison
imageMany special education teachers quit after less than five years on the job.10'000 Hours/Digital Vision via Getty Images

A growing number of students in public schools – right now, about 15% of them – are eligible for special education services. These services include specially designed instruction for students with autism, learning or...

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