Posted on 06/02/2008 6:19:50 AM PDT by Between the Lines
I’m curious about the definition of “teaching credentials.”
The poll linked in a post above stems from the story about California. In California, as per what I’ve read, a bachelor’s degree is required in order to receive teaching credentials. Under “teaching credentials,” even Wikipedia claims a bachelor’s degree is required (in addition to other requirements).
Is that not true?
If a state is going to pass this type of regulation, it will be necessary to define what a teaching credential is, how it is earned, and how it is maintained. My credentials must be renewed every 5 years. During that time teachers are required to take a certain number of post-graduate credits, possibly an exam, or other evidence that the Commonwealth of Virginia will accept to show that I have grown in my field.
But, this is Virginia, and not all states have or want reciprocity with Virginia, so the situation in all 49 other states will vary.
A current receipt for NEA union dues?
Not in my case. Virginia is a ‘right to work’ state. Therefore no one can be forced into a union or other organization as a condition of hire. I have never been a member of the NEA or any of its affliates or related organizations.
A current receipt for NEA union dues?
LOL! Just as an interesting side note: Even though I finally made the break this year from my government teaching job, the NEA still has me on their mailing list. Today I got their full color glossy 8.5 x 11 brochure on why I should NOT vote for John McCain (such a *wonderful* use of funds!). Coincidentally my copy of National Review came on the same day. Wonder how often those two publications end up in the same mailbox?
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