Colorado districts are short teachers and bus drivers ahead of school year

Just days before the new school year starts, Denver Public Schools and districts across Colorado are scrambling to fill positions. By the numbers: ...

August 18, 2022
3:50 AM

Just days before the new school year starts, Denver Public Schools and districts across Colorado are scrambling to fill positions. By the numbers: Denver schools need 150 teachers, 275 paraprofessionals and more than 45 bus drivers, our education reporting partners at Chalkbeat write. What's happening: The gaps are spurring an arms race of incentives to lure job seekers, raising pay and boosting benefits. Denver is touting its health insurance plan, entirely free to employees. A district in Colorado Springs is offering a $2,500 bonus for newly hired teachers, support staff and special service providers.

John Frank