Paraprofessionals in Crisis | Milwaukee News

Wisconsin schools are drowning in demand for special education support—but can’t find enough paraprofessionals to meet it. These vital aides, who help students with disabilities learn and thrive, are paid less than $20 an hour, face mounting demands including medical care and behavioral crises, and suffer from high turnover. With budgets tight and staffing stretched thin, schools are forced to divert resources, hurting other students and creating chaos across classrooms. Experts say the solution lies in better pay, deeper training, and recognizing these unsung heroes as essential to every child’s success. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d6fafcb4035c3f81