TEA reports: Texas schools with the most uncertified teachers and by subject

(The Center Square) – As the number of uncertified teachers has exponentially increased in Texas, with 52% of new hires now being uncertified, a Texas Education Agency dashboard provides information about how many uncertified teachers are teaching in public schools, where and in what subjects.

A new state law has required a reduction of uncertified teachers as the issue remains a primary concern correlated to student performance and school choice debates.

“Uncertified teachers are individuals who have a teaching assignment and who do not have any active teaching credential issued by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC),” the TEA explains. This includes “individuals with school district teaching permits and certification waivers.”

Several flexibilities have been “offered to certification requirements in Texas, including emergency permits, school district waivers, charter school fle...