ANGOLA, IN - Despite the challenges facing educators, from budget limitations and government mandates to teaching both in-person and online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Trine University continues to see significant growth in its teacher education program.

Trine has 183 students enrolled this fall in its Franks School of Education. That's more than double the 82 enrolled just four years ago.

The need for such educators continues to grow. Researchers say schools across the nation may face historic teacher shortages as schools start to reopen following the pandemic.