Education expert: ‘Grow your own’ solutions to shortage needed Emma Thomas February 23, 2023 1 min read As lawmakers scramble to find solutions to the State’s teacher shortage, one expert says the answer may be closer to home than they think. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Preparation already underway for new cultural festivalNext: Roanoke College moving forward with memorial to enslaved individuals Related Stories 2 min read Wawa confirms Roanoke and Salem stores as Sheetz marks workplace milestone Ian Price April 2, 2025 1 min read Delphine Diallo in Roanoke Friday to open first US solo exhibit Denise Membreno April 2, 2025 1 min read Incident Management teams train at the Lake – including a FDNY squad Gene Marrano April 2, 2025