Welcome to the first edition of the Houston Landing’s “Answer Key.” Each week, we will aim to help families by responding to an important question about education and schools in Greater Houston. If you have a question for us to answer, email us at [email protected] or fill out the form at the end of this article.
This week’s question:
What is an “uncertified” teacher, and what does it mean for my child if their teacher is uncertified?
“Uncertified” teachers have filled more Houston-area classrooms over the past few years, stoking some parents’ fears that their children are being taught by less-qualified educators.
School districts across Texas are increasingly hiring uncertified teachers, as more teachers retire early or switch fields and fewer young adults take a traditional path to the classroom through college teaching programs…