But, we don’t need data to prove teachers prepare the next generation of doctors, lawyers, workers everywhere, and in some cases teachers spend more time with our kids than we do.“Governor DeSantis has also led several initiatives designed to elevate and celebrate Florida teachers while recruiting top talent. These include:
Implementing a recruitment bonus for retired military veterans and retired first responders who commit to joining the teaching profession for a minimum of two years.Provides an additional $1,000 for individuals teaching in high demand teacher needs areas.Creating the Teacher Apprenticeship Program and mentor bonus, to provide individuals who have their associate degree the ability to participate in a two-year, registered apprenticeship program at no cost to the apprentice.
Creating the Teacher Internship Certification Program which allows individuals who are enrolled in a state-approved teacher preparation program and have not earned a baccalaureate’s degree to work with a supervisor while in the classroom and complete their baccalaureate degree. Reducing barriers such as allowing a master’s degree to satisfy the General Knowledge Exam and certain Subject Area Exams and also providing an opportunity to waive these exams under certain circumstances to increase the pipeline of high-quality teachers.Is any of this working to improve teacher shortages in the state? If so please share the data to support it.