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Q&A: More children than ever need special education, but burnout is creating a teacher shortage

Credit: Pixabay on Pexels The number of public school students is increasing, and approximately 15% of them are now eligible for special education services. These services include instruction specifically designed for students with autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, or traumatic brain injuries. However, entering this school year, more than half of U.S. public schools are expected to have a shortage…