Teacher Credentialing and Licensing: What are the challenges and opportunities of requiring teachers to go back to school to earn a credential or a degree?

Instructions: It is expected that students post to each week’s discussion topic(s) with high quality, thoughtful, and reflective responses, synthesizing information, and:Demonstrating understanding by supporting their ideas with examples from the course resources (readings, websites, videos, podcasts, etc.) using in-text citations following APA formatting.Making connections to prior learning and real life applications of ideas in work with children, families, colleagues or the community.It is expected that students will present evidence that demonstrates their knowledge of the required readings, course resources, and underlying concepts related to the topic presented. Assignment: Based on what you have learned about the work of Power to the Profession and the Blue Ribbon Panel recommendations to Governor Lamont, describe the newly recommended credentialing requirements for teachers, teacher assistants, and aides who work with young children. What are you doing in your program to advance teacher qualifications? What are the challenges and opportunities of requiring teachers to go back to school to earn a credential or a degree? Power to the Profession Link: https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/initiatives/profession

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