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Task force to be formed to address teacher shortage in New Jersey

Gov. Phil Murphy says he wants to address the state’s teacher shortage.

News 12 Staff

Nov 11, 2022, 3:24 AM

Updated 819 days ago

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Gov. Phil Murphy says he wants to address the state’s teacher shortage.
The governor signed an executive order that establishes a task force to investigate the problem.
The group will develop a plan to bring more teachers and staff to the Garden State.
The New Jersey Department of Education says that there has been a 25% decrease in teacher certifications in the state compared to a decade ago.