1999 State of the State Address page 6 While we re taking care of our children s health and safety, we're also doing more to strengthen their minds.
Every parent sings the praises of a good teacher.
By the same token, we cringe when our child gets a teacher whose skills aren t up to speed. New Jersey does not want for teachers. But we do want the best teachers for New Jersey. That s why I am proposing several initiatives that will help us keep our teacher qualifications high. So I am asking the State Board of Education to require all new graduates who apply for certification to carry at least a B average.