Trump's Visa Changes Force International Teachers from Rural Schools
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Rural school districts in the US are grappling with a severe teacher shortage, exacerbated by Trump administration changes to visa programs. International teachers, crucial in subjects like math and science, are leaving due to a new $100,000 fee for H-one-B visas. School leaders struggle to replace these educators, with low pay and remote locations already making it hard to attract local teachers. Options like hiring locally, online instructors, and uncertified teachers are being explored. Despite challenges, some districts are adapting with creative solutions like recruiting high schoolers and shifting teachers from J-one visas. A lawsuit challenges the H-one-B fee, but for now, rural schools continue to face shortages.
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