Tennessee considers stipends for student teachers as educator vacancies grow

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Student teachers in Tennessee could soon be paid during their required four-month internships. A new proposal by House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) would include a $1,400 to $2,000 monthly stipend for those working their way toward a career in education. The money would be paid to student teachers during their mandatory [...]