New Jersey has sought to waive basic skills requirements and ease unnecessary barriers for educators to attract more teachers at a time when fewer young people are completing teacher education training programs. It is believed that the shortage will only get worse and districts will need to tap into a pipeline that increasingly includes more teachers who find their way through alternate teaching programs, which allow those who have not completed a teacher preparation program to obtain a certificate of eligibility. They still must meet the basic requirements for certification such as academic study and test requirements. For the 2022-23 school year, there were 3,644 teachers in New Jersey who completed an alternate route program, more than double the amount for the 2019-20 school year, according to the latest statistics available from NJDOE. In addition, 4,309 provisional certificates were issued for that time period. https://lnkd.in/eveu8e9U
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Philadelphia teachers leave the profession at significant rates — so high, in fact, that the numbers of educators quitting teaching are larger than the number of graduates of local teacher-preparation programs, according to a new analysis out of Pennsylvania State University. The research comes amid a nationwide teaching shortage, in a state that recently recorded its lowest-ever number of teaching certificates issued. Here are some takeaways from “Where Did They Go? Examining Teacher Career Pathways in Philadelphia County,” the research out of Penn State’s Center for Evaluation and Education Policy Analysis, examining teachers employed by any traditional public or charter school in Philadelphia for the school years from 2017-18 to 2021-22. https://lnkd.in/e_-GHThg
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Out-of-field teaching - what have you experienced? In a time of teacher shortage and high teacher attrition, preservice teachers are already aware of some of the consequences of teaching out-of-field meaning teaching without a tertiary qualification in the area or at a level for which one has not trained. Here, I am sharing our recent publication about preservice teachers' perceptions about out-of-field teaching: Wheeley, E., Klieve, H., Park, E., & Du Plessis, A. (2023). Preservice Teachers’ Perceptions About Out-of-Field Teaching: Implications for Students, Teachers and Schools. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 48(4). https://lnkd.in/gSSG6ceV
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CA bill (SB 1263) would exacerbate CA’s reading crisis and undo the progress we recently made in strengthening teacher preparation. Ensuring new teachers are equipped to teach evidence-based reading instruction is key to addressing our literacy crisis. SB 1263 reverses course on CA’s literacy inroads. #literacymatters #taacherprep
Over 50% of CA 3rd graders aren’t proficient in reading AND now new CA bill proposes to weaken teacher preparation in literacy! SB 1263 authored by Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) and sponsored by the CA Teachers Association would reverse California’s recent progress in ensuring teachers are prepared to teaching reading including important safeguards under SB 488. #NOonSB1263 #teacherPrep #literacy4allinca National Council on Teacher Quality The Reading League California EdSource Diana Lambert California Senator Susan Rubio https://lnkd.in/gbRS57pj
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Programs that inspire and prepare future teachers to understand and meet the needs of every learner are crucial to fill teacher vacancies and meet workforce demand, especially in CTE. Learn more about how programs like the Richmond Teacher Residency connect education preparation and CTE: https://lnkd.in/gX9Mn775 #FutureTeachersofAmericaDay
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In an announcement that shocks NO ONE who is alt certed, teachers who *just start teaching* do as well as those that go through prep programs. When I did my alt-cert, my mandated course work in education did jack-all-nothing to support me in my classroom. Teaching is more like a trade job than a professional cert field: you learn your trade from the mentors in the room (and in the online groups). While many people may decry the recent shifts in public policy that loosen the requirements to teach, I'm actually pretty okay with it. -> You don't need a masters to teach high school. -> You don't need a bachelors to teach middle school or elementary. In Higher Ed, there's this idea that you need one step past the degree you're teaching. Wanna teach an AA/AS program? Need a BA/BS. Wanna teach a BS? Need an MS. That means for HS, you should need an AS. The top skills needed for teaching, skills like project management, people management, and crisis management, are all 20-40 hour prep courses. (Which - fun fact - not a SINGLE ONE are taught in prep programs.) Issue I See: If we lower the cert requirements, states are going to lower the pay. Teaching already makes less than working at Walmart or Target; we can't make it even less and expect people to do it. Teaching is a grueling, demanding job (both mentally and physically) and deserves a pay that compensates for the emotional, physical, and psychological danger teachers place themselves in every day. All teachers are valid. If you're willing to walk into a classroom, you get my FULL support. I don't care what your academic papers say. I can make a teacher out of you if you want to do it. https://lnkd.in/ee6qCTkt
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I rarely post my opinions on our education system but of late I have been drawn more and more to the issue of attendance, particularly in SEND schools. I see at least two articles on attendance published/posted on my social media every day. I have been privileged to work with some of the most innovative schools in the country and I came to the conclusion that the curriculum (which I always call the menu) we offer in our schools has a huge bearing on attendance. SEND students, particularly neuro-diverse students require a stimulating and engaging curriculum. They require something to look forward to every day and it has to be exciting for them. Apart from that, they have to feel safe and happy in the school (a simple Maslow's hierarchy of needs approach. helps). If all this doesn't improve attendance, then we have to look at external push and pull factors. What the child does outside school matters to us as educators and it affects attendance in many different ways. Can someone please share their thoughts on attendance with me. I just feel that schools can't solve this issue alone. Thanks in advance.
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When admitting your kids to school keep in mind, Curriculum: Evaluate the school's curriculum and ensure it aligns with your educational preferences and future goals for your children. Reputation: Research the school's reputation within the community and consider reviews from other parents. Facilities: Check the school's facilities, including classrooms, libraries, sports areas, and hygiene standards. Extracurricular Activities: Look for a balance between academic and extracurricular activities to support holistic development. Staff Qualifications: Inquire about the qualifications and experience of teachers and staff to ensure they are well-equipped to provide quality education. Safety Measures: Ensure the school has proper safety measures in place, including emergency protocols and secure infrastructure. Cultural Sensitivity: Confirm that the school respects and incorporates cultural values and diversity. Parental Involvement: Check if the school encourages parental involvement and communication. Fees and Additional Costs: Consider the overall cost of education, including tuition fees, uniforms, and any additional expenses. Location: Consider the proximity of the school to your home and the transportation options available. Accreditation: Check if the school is accredited by relevant educational authorities. Admission Process: Understand the admission process, requirements, and deadlines. #kidseducation #schoolselection #education