Once the teacher is certified, the state requires no further testing of the teacher's aptitude on the subject. That, however, is about to change. The board is conducting regional forums throughout the state for feedback from educators, administrators, board members and the public. A forum will be conducted Nov. 12 at the Region 14 Education Service Center in Abilene. Current proposals include an internship period for beginning teachers and a five-year renewal of professional certificates, accompanied by continuing education in the field.
Some educators are in an uproar, while others are more subtle critics.
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