Dylan Peers McCoy

Dylan Peers McCoy, a reporter at WFYI, brings attention to the urgent shortage of special education teachers across the U.S. He highlights a promising solution in Hawaii, where an increase in pay is attracting educators back to the profession. The podcast delves into the challenges faced by schools hiring untrained staff and how systemic issues exacerbate the crisis. McCoy discusses the positive ripple effects of better compensation on teacher retention and recruitment, offering insights for other struggling school districts.