Marc Levin, director of the Center for Effective Justice, presented testimony before the Texas Senate Education Committee regarding Disciplinary Alternative Learning Programs (DAEPs), September 20, 2006.
Restoring Confidence and Prestige to the Teaching Profession
Restoring Confidence and Prestige to the Teaching Profession The epidemic of uncertified teachers in Texas schools is the result of the collapse of the teacher preparation program, especially university programs. These programs have traded a focus on the classroom for social activism. Key points: More than 10% of teachers in Texas schools are now uncertified....