Nebraska education organization survey: 1 in 3 teachers ready to quit

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - A troubling new survey from the Nebraska State Education Association says schools across the state are experiencing a staffing shortfall, and existing staff are struggling.

Among the results the NSEA released Thursday:

• 88% of educators say their school district is experiencing a para shortage
• 97% say their school district is experiencing a substitute teacher shortage
• 74% say they have had to cover classes for a colleague
• 84% say they had an increase in student mental health concerns
• 64% have experienced an increase in personal mental health concerns

Please click here for the remainder of the article from Channel 6 News out of Omaha, NE.