ROCHESTER, Ind. (AP) — The first of three public hearings on a contentious proposal to revamp Indiana's teacher licensing requirements drew criticism from dozens of educators.
Some at the meeting in Rochester on Tuesday said they worried that the proposal would water down teacher standards, while others urged state officials to take more time considering the changes.
State schools Superintendent Tony Bennett says teachers spend too much time learning teaching methods and not enough on subject matter. Opponents say the changes would not improve teacher quality.
Other hearings are scheduled for Thursday in Scottsburg and Monday in Indianapolis. More than 800 people have already submitted comments online.
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