Teachers’ union urges Dover district to end exclusive EduStaff contract, citing coverage crisis The Dover Education Association told the board the districtaces a substitute-teacher shortage and higher costs after switching to an exclusive EduStaff contract; union data cited $50-per-day higher fees and widespread class combining. The board and administrators said they are reviewing the issue.

Teachers in Dover are sounding the alarm on a substitute coverage crisis, reporting higher costs and classroom chaos since partnering with EduStaff.

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Teachers, unions and parents press board on workload, special-ed supports and substitutes Educators, union leaders and parents told the board Nov. 4 that growing workload, substitute shortages and expanding inclusion placements are straining staff and eroding special-education delivery. AFSCME and multiple teachers requested clearer incident‑reporting timelines, more training for behavior supports and adequate substitute coverage for I

Educators and union leaders are sounding the alarm as increasing workloads and substitute shortages threaten the very foundations of special education in our schools.

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CCPS outlines recruitment gains, substitute improvements and expanded Grow‑Your‑Own pipeline Human resources and professional learning staff told the board they boosted teacher hires in 2025, expanded substitute fill rates and launched multiple grow‑your‑own initiatives — including an Instructional Assistant Academy, international teacher recruitment and expanded mentor cohorts — but warned staffing shortages remain, especially in special-

Charles County Public Schools are making strides in teacher recruitment and retention, but critical shortages in special education and other areas still loom large.

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