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Surge in Wisconsin’s Emergency Teaching Licenses as Educator Retention Crisis Deepens 

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Surge in Wisconsin’s Emergency Teaching Licenses as Educator Retention Crisis Deepens 

The Department of Public Instruction issued nearly 4,000 emergency licenses during a recent school year and it’s raising concerns about long-term impacts on classrooms and special education

Jan 8, 2026, 5:03 PM CST

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