MADISON, Wis. — All students enrolled in the Madison Metropolitan School District returned to the classroom Friday after a rolling start for grade levels this week.
District leaders said teachers and staff are excited for classrooms to be full of students eager to learn. While this year is starting with fewer concerns about COVID-19, MMSD administrators are still grappling with another issue: staffing shortages.
MMSD Superintendent Dr. Carlton Jenkins told News 3 Now on Friday that district leaders are working constantly to fill positions by holding hiring fairs in an effort to recruit fresh talent.
Earlier this week, Gov. Evers announced millions in state funding that district leaders said they’re hoping will help fill the gaps in staffing. In the meantime, Jenkins said the district have hundreds of substitute and former teachers on standby to help fill positions on a temporary basis.
“Right now, we’re coming off of yesterday on a real high because we had everything covered,” Jenkins said. “Today the same way. And then, teachers are stepping up too. They’re still ready to support those new teachers coming in and any long-term sub that we may have in place.”
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