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Education
Meghalaya Schools Struggle: 1,124 Still Operate with One Teacher
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 07:49 PM
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In Meghalaya, a staggering 1,124 schools continue to function with only one teacher, underscoring a critical shortage in the state’s education workforce.
1. Meghalaya’s education department has reported that 1,124 schools are currently staffed by a single teacher, a figure that highlights a severe teacher shortage across the state.
2. The shortage is most acute in remote hilly districts where recruitment and retention of qualified teachers remain challenging. Many schools rely on a single teacher to cover multiple subjects and grade levels.
3. In response, the state government has announced a recruitment drive aimed at filling vacant teaching posts and has pledged additional funding for teacher training and incentives.
4. The situation raises concerns about the quality of education students receive, as single teachers must manage large classes and diverse curricula, potentially impacting learning outcomes.
2. The shortage is most acute in remote hilly districts where recruitment and retention of qualified teachers remain challenging. Many schools rely on a single teacher to cover multiple subjects and grade levels.
3. In response, the state government has announced a recruitment drive aimed at filling vacant teaching posts and has pledged additional funding for teacher training and incentives.
4. The situation raises concerns about the quality of education students receive, as single teachers must manage large classes and diverse curricula, potentially impacting learning outcomes.