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Public praise and operational update for Decatur SD 61 international teacher program
Summary
Multiple public commenters praised the district’s international teacher recruitment program for addressing staffing shortages and enriching students’ cultural experiences; district staff reported 36–39 international teachers in place, extensive onboarding and professional development, and a reduction in vacancy counts from about 120 in April to roughly 59.
During public participation several community members commended Decatur SD 61's international teacher program as a response to teacher shortages and a source of intercultural enrichment. Gloria Chalmers, a district alumna and licensed substitute, cited national vacancy trends and said the program "has brought highly qualified, experienced, professional, and passionate teachers into our classrooms and our community." Other parents and community members echoed that sentiment and thanked district staff for community…
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