As students head back to school in the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), they will face an unexpected challenge – a shortage of teachers. SFUSD, like many other school districts across the country, is grappling with a significant deficit in teaching staff.
Between 2019 and 2021, an estimated 233,000 teachers left their profession nationwide. They cited reasons such as lack of support, behavioral issues in the classrooms, and strict work hours.
Abraham Lincoln High School in San Francisco has felt the impact of this shortage. The school sent out letters to parents informing them of the situation, which will affect classes like math, English, Spanish, physics, and biology.
In the interim, administrators and substitute teachers will attempt to bridge the gap as they search for new hires to fill those teaching positions. The school and the district are now navigating this complex challenge as they strive to provide quality education to all students.