“I had 19 kids last year, and this year I think they've told us we could have up to 23 or 24 kids,” said Emily Hallman, a second-grade teacher at New Holland Knowledge Academy, part of Gainesville City Schools.
Hall, Gainesville facing slight but concerning teacher shortages before start of school year
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