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Podcast: The Non-Prophets
Episode: Unlicensed Teachers Dominate New Teacher Hires in Rural TX
Description: Unlicensed teachers now dominate new teacher hires in rural Texas schoolsSan Antonio News, By James P. Van Overschelde, on May 6, 2024https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/unlicensed-teachers-now-dominate-new-teacher-19441399.phpIn recent developments, Texas schools have increasingly turned to unlicensed teachers to address the growing shortage of educators. This trend is particularly evident in the 2022-2023 school year, where nearly half of the new teacher hires lack traditional teaching certificates. The reliance on unlicensed teachers has sparked a heated debate regarding the potential long-term consequences for...