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Sep 20, 2021

Virus concerns have led to a scarcity of substitute teachers

Also today: Julia Coronado chats with us about the markets. The BBC reports on whether or not undersea mining could be the solution to acquiring more hard-to-find metals for electric vehicle batteries.

Plexiglass dividers surround desks as students return to in-person learning at St. Anthony Catholic High School during the COVID-19 pandemic on March 24, 2021 in Long Beach, California. — Plexiglass dividers surround desks as students return to in-person learning at St. Anthony Catholic High School during the COVID-19 pandemic on March 24, 2021 in Long Beach, California.
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Some school districts are having a hard time finding substitute teachers
by Amanda Peacher
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Substitutes are in high demand, but even the lure of increased pay and other incentives aren’t enough in some places to get teachers into classrooms.

The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director

Virus concerns have led to a scarcity of substitute teachers