School districts across the state are in crisis mode as the statewide teacher shortage worsens, leading to larger class sizes.

Dr. Monica Norian (NO-re-anne), Acting Director of Illinois State University for student teaching, reports that the University is doing everything possible to stop the shortage.

To help with the shortage, in April, Gov. Pritzker signed laws lowering the registration fee for short-term substitute workers. Next week, I-S-U is welcoming over 1,000 prospective students who want to learn more about the field of education.