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School Staff Shortages and High Stakes Testing
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School Staff Shortages & High Stakes Testing
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By State Representative Robin Bartleman
As school begins, I feel it’s important to discuss what’s been happening to Florida’s teachers, especially as a former special education teacher. A great public-school education and caring teachers changed the trajectory of my life, and it is my life’s mission to ensure that every child has the same opportunity.
Teachers are true professionals and should be valued. I know what it’s like to take money out of my pocket to buy supplies for my classroom. Almost 30 years after I started teaching, our teachers are still struggling. My daughter, who is a second-year teacher, cannot afford a rental apartment. Although Florida has raised its beginning teacher salary; veteran teachers do not see substantial increases over their career.
Teachers must also deal with the pressures of high-stakes testing. These tests are used to determine school grades and teacher salaries. While the Legislature passed CS/SB 1048 under the guise of eliminating them, it doesn’t. It requires students to take three assessments throughout the year, the last will be a similar end-of-year evaluation that will be used exactly the same way. Broward students will not see a change; they already received a beginning and mid-year test. The only difference is schools will be required to use new assessments that will be given online. This is not appropriate for primary students.
We all want the best for our children and know that having highly qualified educators make a difference. We are facing a teacher shortage. Florida needs to do better to attract and keep teachers.
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