Sheriff Tom Spangler apologizes for allowing his uncertified appointees on raids
A Knox News investigative series spurred a state investigation of the Knox County Sheriff's Office and the two men deputized ...
Reliance on uncertified teachers in Texas leads to issues, discussion by policy experts
Here's how West Texas educational leaders are working to combat Texas' growing reliance on uncertified teachers in public ...
Scaling back STAAR, boosting public school funding and teacher quality focus of Texas bills
A flurry of bills filed in the Texas House on Thursday tackle public school funding, STAAR tests, teacher quality and a voucher-style program to funnel public money toward private school tuition. The ...
How the rise of uncertified Texas teachers could hinder educator misconduct investigations
Emerging research points to the problems this can create for children. A study by Texas Tech University’s Jacob Kirksey found that students with new uncertified teachers lost the equivalent of about ...
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Reliance on uncertified teachers in Texas leads to issues, discussion by policy experts
Rural districts are disproportionately impacted by the teacher shortage and rely heavily on uncertified teachers. Policy experts are calling for a comprehensive plan from state lawmakers to ...