Posted in the Indy Star today.....we now have less than 30 days to post Public Comment on a disastrous policy for Indiana's children. I honestly believe that the powers that be are counting on our silence as they move to dismantle public education. Remember that Dr. Bennett specifically denied requests for the hearings to be in the evening so that working parents, teachers, and administrators could attend--so much for democracy.
Indiana Citizens is worried.....are you?
The state Department of Education has scheduled three public hearings on a contentious proposal to revamp Indiana's teacher licensing requirements.
The meetings are a chance for teachers and others to voice opinions about the changes being considered by the Indiana
Professional Standards Board.
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett wants to eliminate some requirements, saying teachers spend too much time learning teaching methods and not enough time on subject matter. Opponents worry that the changes would weaken standards without improving teacher quality.
The hearings are scheduled for Oct. 27 in Rochester , Oct. 29 in Scottsburg and Nov. 2 in Indianapolis.
Comments also may be submitted online at www.doe.in.gov/ repacomment until Oct. 30.
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