(WGGB/WSHM) – Massachusetts is easing some teacher-licensing rules in an effort to get more educators into classrooms, but critics say the state still hasn’t backed that push with a comprehensive, funded plan to diversify the teacher workforce.
Massachusetts is easing parts of teacher licensing in a bid to boost the workforce; at a time, many districts are struggling to hire and keep educators. One big part of the debate is the Massachusetts test for educator licensure. The exam, also known as MTEL, is no longer a requirement for aspiring educators.
Advocates said the test has been a barrier for some candidates, especially teachers of color, and they want the state to open more pathways into the classroom without lowering standards…