Director's report: teacher vacancies fall; federal program shift flagged
Nov 19, 2025
Director noted PED submitted a Martinez/Yazzie plan, reported a decline in teacher vacancies (737 to 604) and flagged a federal announcement shifting some programs toward the U.S. Department of Labor; two new staff were introduced to LESC.
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During the meeting wrap-up the director highlighted items from the LESC newsletter and personnel updates. Staff noted PED has submitted a final Martinez/Yazzie plan to the court and flagged a recent federal announcement that funds currently flowing through the U.S. Department of Education may be transitioned to the Department of Labor for some programs, with further details to come.
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