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Fort Worth Schools Face Uncertified Teacher Surge | Texas News
Fort Worth ISD starts the year with zero teacher vacancies—but a shocking surge in uncertified educators, jumping from 40-50 to over 300, a six-hundred percent spike. Amid a state-appointed leadership change and over a thousand teachers leaving last year, the district says these new hires have degrees and are working toward certification. But education advocates warn students may be taught by undertrained staff, especially as new state law bans uncertified teachers in core subjects for grades K-5, though districts can get exemptions if they certify all staff by 2029-2030. The district argues…
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