BUFFALO — While discussions about teacher retention and recruitment often focus on salaries and benefits, those are just a part of what has made the profession less adept at attracting and keeping its professionals over the past several years.

Johnson County School District No. 1 has been fortunate this year, with all critical teaching positions filled several weeks before the start of school. And according to EdWeek’s 2025 EdRecruiter report, which shares survey data related to teacher retention and recruitment, progress has been made nationally in addressing the teacher shortage, despite it still being a challenge for most schools.

However, Superintendent Charles Auzqui said teacher retention and recruitment challenges remain a concern both in the state and nationally – and he expects

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