As the new school year approaches, several school districts face significant teacher vacancies. Savannah-Chatham County Public School System reports 187 vacancies, primarily in elementary and special education, despite efforts to recruit new teachers through orientation programs and conferences. In contrast, Lower Saxony has filled over 80% of its advertised teaching positions, though concerns remain about long-term shortages. Meanwhile, Jefferson County Public Schools maintains a high teacher retention rate of 96% but still has hundreds of vacancies, particularly at high-need schools. Fulton County Schools is starting the year with 99% of vacancies filled due to successful recruitment and retention initiatives. Conversely, Palm Beach County School District is struggling with over 700 job openings, raising concerns about the quality of education amidst staffing challenges.