Stockton Unified hiring nearly 100 new teachers, just in time for the start of new school year

Stockton Unified hiring nearly 100 new teachers, just in time for the start of new school year

STOCKTON -- 30,000 students are kicking off a brand new school year in Stockton Thursday as school district leaders scramble to prepare new hires. 

The district has hired 90 teachers in the last 30 days, with big-time hiring bonuses of $7,000 to $10,000 spelling success. 

The district, like many nationwide, is facing a teacher shortage. 

The pandemic changed a lot for teachers, from learning loss to isolation. Education was a challenge, which is why the district is offering hiring bonuses of up to $10,000.

Teachers say the incentives made the difference. This comes as the district itself is under scrutiny for how they are managing money. 

The District Attorney's office launched a fraud investigation over misappropriation of funds in April and there are questions about sending teachers to a conference in Las Vegas last month using Title One money.

Director of Recruiting at Stockton Unified School District Sherry Jackson said that it is COVID-19 dollars that they dedicated to recruiting. 

There will be a job fair on Saturday, August 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Edison High School.

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