Like governments, school districts have difficulty competing with the private sector on pay and benefits. Pollack said teachers are in high demand, especially in specialized subjects such as science. The shortage has worsened since the beginning of last year.
Manufacturers have long struggled to find skilled workers, with fewer high school and college graduates entering the field. Labor shortages have eased since early last year as the pandemic improves and consumers shift purchases away from goods like TVs and computers to services like travel.
