My mom was one. She was one of their best ones, too. Much loved and her kids' parents were all upset she isn't going to be teaching next year and their kids won't see her anymore. But the school was told she didn't have enough 'education' to teach and they had to meet state guidelines on qualifications because they accept the vouchers. A few others were allowed to stay, but only for up to 2 years because they had BS degrees. They have to go to classes and pay for them and certification in order to keep teaching after that.
I heartily agree. Back in 1995, Congress came within a hairsbreadth of passing legislation that would have required ALL educators (including homeschool parents) to be state certified. Moms all over the country called DC and shut down the switchboard, and we ended up defeating the bill. Seems like it has piggybacked onto a great-sounding bill. I'm disappointed in my governor. I thought he was smarter than that.
I have been wary of it, but did not know teachers were having to be let go in order to use the funds. That's so sad!
My mom was one. She was one of their best ones, too. Much loved and her kids' parents were all upset she isn't going to be teaching next year and their kids won't see her anymore. But the school was told she didn't have enough 'education' to teach and they had to meet state guidelines on qualifications because they accept the vouchers. A few others were allowed to stay, but only for up to 2 years because they had BS degrees. They have to go to classes and pay for them and certification in order to keep teaching after that.
SYFY - Thanks for clueing me in to this injustice. I have supported "vouchers", but now I do not agree with the attached strings.
I heartily agree. Back in 1995, Congress came within a hairsbreadth of passing legislation that would have required ALL educators (including homeschool parents) to be state certified. Moms all over the country called DC and shut down the switchboard, and we ended up defeating the bill. Seems like it has piggybacked onto a great-sounding bill. I'm disappointed in my governor. I thought he was smarter than that.