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Texas schools have leaned on uncertified teachers to fill vacancies. Lawmakers want to put a stop to it.

Underprepared teachers have been tied to student learning losses. But amid a teacher shortage crisis, school leaders fear the restrictions will lead to fewer instructors in their classrooms.

A classroom in Texas.

A floodgate of uncertified teachers

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The price of getting certified

Restrictions like “handcuffs”


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