Commentary: The mask debate has created a toxic political situation that is scaring off teachers
by Jerald McNair, Chicago Tribune
Feb 17, 2022
2 minutes
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We face an educational reckoning if steps are not taken to address the teacher shortage in the United States. But how can we attract teachers when education has become so politicized?
The debate rages on about mask wearing. Some school boards have had to conduct meetings virtually to avoid violent outbursts. Some board members have received death threats, and some school superintendents have been relieved of their jobs. Fights among
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