There are about 85 elementary schools in the district where not a single teacher has a math endorsement. And 60 are without a science specialist.Heh, CPS has middle schools? I'm thinking that we might need more middle schools unless there are some out there I don't know about.
Xavier Botana is the district’s head of elementary education.
BOTANA: We want to make sure that all of the kids in the upper grades are taught by teachers who have a deep understanding of the content area. And that’s what this policy does.
Anyway there is one concern about having these teachers earn a new credential in a given subject:
Derek Freidheim is a science specialist teaching 6th, 7th and 8th graders at Orozco Academy. He says teachers’ biggest concern will be cost.I suppose being a school teacher at any grade is almost like being a university professor. You have to be able to stay on top of your given subject. This has to be nothing more than an upgrade and this is good.
FREIDHEIM: An endorsement will cost you anywhere between $4,000 and $10,000 and does not increase your salary at all.
The board is thinking about a loan program to help teachers pay for their coursework.
From the Capitol Fax morning shorts!
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