Addressing Baltimore's Teacher Retention Challenges A Vacancy Crisis: Baltimore’s Teacher retention issue By Aaron-Forrest Wainwright BALTIMORE — Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) grapple with a persistent teacher shortage that has tangible impacts on students' educational experiences. As of August 2022, the district reported 225 teacher vacancies, a figure that underscores the challenges faced in staffing classrooms adequately. Vacant positions often lead to larger class