
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher · Vicki Davis
56% of New Teachers in Texas Are Uncertified: The Impact on Learning
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Jacob Kirksey reveals that 56% of new teachers in Texas have no formal certification or preparation.
As heard by us
A clear look at how uncertified teaching affects students in Texas.
Jacob Kirksey keeps the focus on Texas staffing and certification in a grounded way, starting with one stark number: a year with an uncertified teacher can cost grades three through eight an average of three months in math and four in reading.
Why you'd press play
You want the learning loss tied to uncertified teachers in Texas classrooms.
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