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Each state requires a different combination of Praxis II exams for certification. In many states, these include a content knowledge and a pedagogy exam. In some states, students must pass these exams before being accepted into the student teaching component of the program.
Florida Governor Jeb Bush was a supporter, [14] and President George H. W. Bush received his teacher certification through an alternative program. [15] The Utah House Standing Committee introduced HB0110 and, although it did not pass, the American Board program was approved in November 2004 by the Utah State Board of Education. [16]
On December 12, 2012, the Florida Board of Education unanimously selected Bennett as the state's new education commissioner. [20] On August 1, 2013, Bennett announced his resignation due to the scandal surrounding Christel House Academy, citing if he stayed on as commissioner it would "be a distraction to the children of Florida." [21] [22]
The Florida Department of Education has defined a highly qualified teacher to be one who has (1) fulfilled the state's certification and licensing requirements, (2) obtained at least a bachelor's degree, and (3) demonstrated subject matter expertise. [3]
The Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) is a statewide professional association and labor union which represents more than 45,000 public school teachers and education support professionals, staff in state higher education institutions, retired educators, and college students preparing to become teachers.
A constitutional amendment in 1998 made effective January 2003 reorganized the office so its head was no longer elected and created a State Board of Education. [3] In 2022, the Florida Department of Education rejected a record 41% of mathematics textbooks for non-compliance with the state's new B.E.S.T. Standards, which replace Common Core.
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The Passport to Teaching certification is a program for individuals who wish to pursue a career as a teacher, but do not have a degree in education. The program works with and prepares candidates by offering online courses , exam preparation , and advisors who are current or former teachers.