Amid a Nationwide Shortage of Special Education Teachers, DPS Tries a New Approach to Fill Vacancies

A local news story from North Carolina, reported by Indy Week.

Local News · North Carolina · November 2, 2026

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Nearly half of Durham Public Schools’ teacher vacancies are in special education. A new program aims to get teachers trained and hired full-time within a year.

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