More than seven million students in the U.S. reply on special education or related services, but nationally, there aren’t enough teachers trained in this area. According to the Department of Education, 45% of public schools have vacancies in these positions, and 78% of schools report difficulty hiring special education staff. To address this long-running problem, the state of Indiana launched a program aimed at making it easier for teachers to become licensed in special ed. Correspondent Dan Lieberman traveled to the state to see how the program works and whether it’s filling the gap.
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
February 23, 2025FEBRUARY 22, 2025
February 23, 2025This week Matter of Fact travels to Indiana to see the innovative way the state is address...
Acts Housing Helps Milwaukee Renters Become Homeowners
February 2, 2025Acts Housing Helps Milwaukee Renters Become Homeowners
February 2, 2025Buying a home is a major financial milestone, but it’s becoming harder to achieve. In 2024...
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
February 2, 2025FEBRUARY 1, 2025
February 2, 2025This week on Matter of Fact, a nonprofit helps aspiring homeowners compete against real es...
Small Businesses Search for Affordable Health Care
November 10, 2024Small Businesses Search for Affordable Health Care
November 10, 2024Small businesses employ nearly half of American workers. One expense that’s taking a toll ...
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
November 10, 2024NOVEMBER 9, 2024
November 10, 2024This week Matter of Fact travels to Michigan where small businesses owners are finding sol...
Young Arizonans Express Concern Over the Economy
September 29, 2024Young Arizonans Express Concern Over the Economy
September 29, 2024Ahead of Election Day, national polls show economic issues are a top concern for voters. T...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
September 29, 2024SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
September 29, 2024This week Matter of Fact travels to Arizona where voters are expressing their concerns abo...
Baltimore Realtor Helps House People in Addiction Treatment
March 23, 2025Baltimore Realtor Helps House People in Addiction Treatment
March 23, 2025For years, the city of Baltimore has grappled with two interconnected problems – thousands...
