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 1 minute read Anthem says its ready to sit down with other parties help to lower health care costs in Virginia Gene Marrano December 16, 2025 0 1 minute read Roanoke honors 2025 citizen of the year Web Staff December 16, 2025 0 1 minute read AARP Virginia warns of rising airline scams during holiday travel Web Staff December 16, 2025 0