Where are they going to find the teachers?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Doesn’t VA require a master’s degree to teach? In my home state (a unionized, non-RTW state) you can teach with a bachelor’s in education.

It does not

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Doesn’t VA require a master’s degree to teach? In my home state (a unionized, non-RTW state) you can teach with a bachelor’s in education.

No, a master’s degree is not required to teach in VA. I’ve never heard of that being a requirement in any state. It would create such a barrier to the profession given the educational cost in comparison to teacher pay.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Doesn’t VA require a master’s degree to teach? In my home state (a unionized, non-RTW state) you can teach with a bachelor’s in education.

No, a master’s degree is not required to teach in VA. I’ve never heard of that being a requirement in any state. It would create such a barrier to the profession given the educational cost in comparison to teacher pay.

In Maryland you have to get a Masters within a certain time period (10 years?)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Doesn’t VA require a master’s degree to teach? In my home state (a unionized, non-RTW state) you can teach with a bachelor’s in education.

No, a master’s degree is not required to teach in VA. I’ve never heard of that being a requirement in any state. It would create such a barrier to the profession given the educational cost in comparison to teacher pay.

I believe it is in MA

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s reaching crisis level and no one is doing a damn thing about it.

No one will even admit it around here

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s reaching crisis level and no one is doing a damn thing about it.

If DCUM is any indicator, they’re in denial. “Whatever, it’s no worse than any other year.”

They’re delusional.

I'm not sure what you think anyone can do, to create people who aren't there.

Oh, oh I have some ideas!

Pay them better

Put some actual Covid protocols in place so they don't get Covid repeatedly

Give them better leave when they do get sick

Stop listening to the awful parents rights crowd

There are national polls of teachers and the biggest reason for them leaving are the students' mental health issues from the school shut downs and the resulting violence.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Doesn’t VA require a master’s degree to teach? In my home state (a unionized, non-RTW state) you can teach with a bachelor’s in education.

No, a master’s degree is not required to teach in VA. I’ve never heard of that being a requirement in any state. It would create such a barrier to the profession given the educational cost in comparison to teacher pay.

In Maryland you have to get a Masters within a certain time period (10 years?)

Link? I’ve heard of no such thing and don’t see that anywhere online.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s reaching crisis level and no one is doing a damn thing about it.

If DCUM is any indicator, they’re in denial. “Whatever, it’s no worse than any other year.”

They’re delusional.

I'm not sure what you think anyone can do, to create people who aren't there.

Oh, oh I have some ideas!

Pay them better

Put some actual Covid protocols in place so they don't get Covid repeatedly

Give them better leave when they do get sick

Stop listening to the awful parents rights crowd

There are national polls of teachers and the biggest reason for them leaving are the students' mental health issues from the school shut downs and the resulting violence.

let's add the bad parenting to your list

[Anonymous]

I visited a school today where the 5th graders made posters describing their dream future career. I made a point to walk around and look at each one - multiple vets, attorneys, scientists, entertainers (!). Not one teacher. None. None of these children aspire to be a teacher. Think about it. You have to be a glutton for punishment in this day and age to go into education and that makes me really sad. In days gone by, at least there were decent benefits to encourage teachers to join the ranks. That doesn't really even exist anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s reaching crisis level and no one is doing a damn thing about it.

If DCUM is any indicator, they’re in denial. “Whatever, it’s no worse than any other year.”

They’re delusional.

I'm not sure what you think anyone can do, to create people who aren't there.

Oh, oh I have some ideas!

Pay them better

Put some actual Covid protocols in place so they don't get Covid repeatedly

Give them better leave when they do get sick

Stop listening to the awful parents rights crowd

There are national polls of teachers and the biggest reason for them leaving are the students' mental health issues from the school shut downs and the resulting violence.

let's add the bad parenting to your list

This times a gazillion! Stop blaming everything on COVID! My kid suffered too but managed to not turn into an a@@hat

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s reaching crisis level and no one is doing a damn thing about it.

If DCUM is any indicator, they’re in denial. “Whatever, it’s no worse than any other year.”

They’re delusional.

I'm not sure what you think anyone can do, to create people who aren't there.

Oh, oh I have some ideas!

Pay them better

Put some actual Covid protocols in place so they don't get Covid repeatedly

Give them better leave when they do get sick

Stop listening to the awful parents rights crowd

There are national polls of teachers and the biggest reason for them leaving are the students' mental health issues from the school shut downs and the resulting violence.

let's add the bad parenting to your list

This times a gazillion! Stop blaming everything on COVID! My kid suffered too but managed to not turn into an a@@hat

Speaking of…parents were aware and encouraged: Here is a wjla.com article that you might like

https://wjla.com/news/crisis-in-the-classrooms/loudoun-county-public-schools-lunsford-middle-school-fight-club-lcps-parents-students-virginia-chantilly-suburbs-violence-tiktok-instagram-social-media

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Teacher here. Not once have I met a transfer from New England. They are mostly local or from the south.

Pretty much everyone at my APS school either grew up in Arlington or is from PA/NY/CT

And WV

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Doesn’t VA require a master’s degree to teach? In my home state (a unionized, non-RTW state) you can teach with a bachelor’s in education.

No, a master’s degree is not required to teach in VA. I’ve never heard of that being a requirement in any state. It would create such a barrier to the profession given the educational cost in comparison to teacher pay.

In Maryland you have to get a Masters within a certain time period (10 years?)

Link? I’ve heard of no such thing and don’t see that anywhere online.

https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Certification-Types.aspx

[Anonymous]

Sorry hit reply too soon. The standard certificate 1 is good for 5 years, the next level is also good for 5 years and you have to state your plan for a masters. That adds up to 10 years of teaching and then you need your masters. I don’t know if they can reissue the second level or not, everyone I know who wanted to continue teaching went to grad school their first few years so they were eligible to continue. This was 15+ years ago.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s reaching crisis level and no one is doing a damn thing about it.

If DCUM is any indicator, they’re in denial. “Whatever, it’s no worse than any other year.”

They’re delusional.

I'm not sure what you think anyone can do, to create people who aren't there.

Oh, oh I have some ideas!

Pay them better

Put some actual Covid protocols in place so they don't get Covid repeatedly

Give them better leave when they do get sick

Stop listening to the awful parents rights crowd

There are national polls of teachers and the biggest reason for them leaving are the students' mental health issues from the school shut downs and the resulting violence.

Only more restorative justice circles will save us.