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NC Simplifies Teacher Licensing | Durham News
North Carolina just dropped major roadblocks for teachers—ditching the Praxis Core and SAT/ACT minimums to make it easier for new educators to enter classrooms and stay. With 10% of teachers quitting each year, lawmakers are rolling out reforms: new hires won’t need to rush to pass licensing exams in their first year, and teachers on limited licenses can earn full status if their students show consistent growth on state tests. Art and music teachers get special consideration for data gaps, and out-of-state or international educators now face fewer hurdles. This bold shift aims to fill empty…
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