Akron and Cleveland schools are about to kick off the year with over 100 teacher vacancies each—yikes! Budget cuts, teacher burnout, and political drama are driving educators away, leaving classrooms short-staffed and kids at risk of bigger class sizes or unqualified subs. Special ed is hit hardest. Both districts are scrambling with job fairs and new incentives, but the teacher shortage is real and it’s hitting home just as the school year starts. #Education #K12 #TeacherShortage