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Decatur Public Schools welcomes 70 new teachers amid nationwide teacher shortage

  • Jun 10, 2025
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Decatur Public Schools welcomes 70 new teachers amid nationwide teacher shortage

Decatur Public Schools welcomes 70 new teachers amid nationwide teacher shortage

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur Public Schools is preparing to welcome 70 new teachers this fall.

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