Lawmakers Say Education Needs More Than Just Money

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota's superintendents say schools are struggling to fill open positions, but policymakers say a solution to the teacher shortage won't be fixed with more funding alone.

The School Administrators of South Dakota released the results of a survey filled out by more than 90 percent of the state's public school administrators this week. More than 20 percent of the superintendents said they had unfilled teaching positions on the first day of class.

Republican Rep. Jacqueline Sly was a teacher for many years. Sly says higher pay for teachers is important but the state also needs to look at the support teachers are given.

Several policymakers say the state and local school districts need to get more creative when looking at funding.

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