OPINION: "Instead of creating new certifications every few years, our goal should be to reduce the need for non-standard certificates in the first place. To do that, we must address the root causes of teacher shortages. Chronically low teacher pay, lack of public support, and constant battles with the Legislature for funding have impacted Arizona’s ability to attract fully certified teachers," writes Star contributor Heather Mace.
The head of Arizona's teachers union says groundwork must first be laid.
Student achievement, desegregation, board relations and ethnic studies among the issues addressed.
Education news from Tucson and Southern Arizona.
Change in law opens up teaching to people with no formal training.
Governor promises money for teacher pay but is silent on other education budget details.
District works with UA to find teacher candidates with ties to Sahuarita.
Four candidates are in the running for three seats on the Vail school board.
Funding and teacher retention top concerns for candidates.
Outlook for Arizona’s future points to continued shortages, national study finds.
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