Articles tagged as: teacher license
October 28, 2019
Indiana To Drop Pearson, Returns To ETS Teacher Licensing
Indiana is switching up its teacher licensing program in response to complaints about low pass rates under the current testing program, in hopes of addressing a shortage of teachers in the state.
Read MoreJune 7, 2019
State Sends Mixed Messages As Thousands Of Teachers Rush To Avoid Licensing Rule
More than 22,700 about a third of all teachers in the state have started the process to renew their licenses compared to just 514 at this time last year.
Read MoreMay 16, 2019
Teachers Press Lawmakers To Change New Licensing Requirements: 'They Need To Fix This'
The new law requires teachers earn 15 of the 90 professional development points they need to renew their license, through workforce and career-navigation focused programs.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2018
What Education Bills Passed, Failed In The 2018 Session?
Here's a recap of some legislation Indiana lawmakers proposed, passed, and denied around education policy during the 2018 legislative session.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2018
Lawmakers Remove Unlicensed Teacher Provision From Bill
Lawmakers from both chambers say they agree on a final version of a teacher licensing bill that stirred controversy in recent weeks.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2018
Sweeping Changes Made To Teacher Licensing Bill
Lawmakers made significant changes to a bill around teacher licensing, aiming to get more teachers in the classroom and ease the pressure of licensing exams.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2018
Teacher Licensing Waivers Bill Met With Hesitation In The House
A bill designed to address the teacher shortage was met with some concern by members in the House Education Committee Thursday.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2018
Lawmakers Move Bill To Get More Teachers Into Schools
A bill to let some teachers waive content area exams has been approved by some lawmakers, which could help address the teacher shortage.
Read MoreDecember 7, 2017
Indiana Teacher's Union Spells Out Priorities For 2018
The Indiana State Teachers Association says educators feel disrespected, and it plans to work on changing that next year.
Read MoreOctober 31, 2016
New Teacher Licenses Increase For First Time In Three Years
The number of new teacher licenses the Department of Education issued this year is the first increase in three years.
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