Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidate Mark Neumann Wants To Get Rid Of Teacher Certification

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Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Neumann is proposing to get rid of state certification for teachers as part of an education reform plan.

Neumann also is proposing a series of incentives that will encourage private schools and public charter schools to compete with and replace failing public schools.

Neumann is outlining his plans during news conferences in Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay.

In a phone interview, he said the state should provide suggested qualifications for educators, but actual hiring decisions should be left up to local school boards, superintendents and principals.

Neumann acknowledges that many of his proposals would need approval from the Legislature.

Related: Janet Mertz: An Email to Madison Superintendent Dan Nerad on Math Teacher Hiring Criteria.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at June 22, 2010 3:42 AM
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