Education expert: ‘Grow your own’ solutions to shortage needed Emma Thomas February 23, 2023 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Preparation already underway for new cultural festivalNext: Roanoke College moving forward with memorial to enslaved individuals Related Stories ‘Miniatures on the Market’ Returns for its Second Year Emma Thomas April 29, 2026 Strawberry Festival is a Roanoke favorite every Spring Gene Marrano April 29, 2026 Senior Majors Exhibition at Hollins, more Never Ever Happily and RSO upcoming concert Gene Marrano April 29, 2026