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After signing a contract, a special education teacher has submitted a resignation 3 weeks prior to the start of the school year. The teacher has been offered a position in another district, closer to his/her home that offers a better compensation package. Due to the teacher shortage in special education, there are no qualified appplicants available to fill the abandoned position.
Under these circumstances, should the teacher be released from his/her contract? If so, why? If not, why not? What is the recommended course of action? Please cite any applicable legal references.
After signing a contract, a special education teacher has submitted a resignation 3 weeks prior to the start of the school year. The teacher has been offered a position in another district, closer to his/her home that offers a better compensation package. Due to the teacher shortage in special education, there are no qualified appplicants available to fill the abandoned position.
Under these circumstances, should the teacher be released from his/her contract? If so, why? If not, why not? What is the recommended course of action? Please cite any applicable legal references.