Tuesday, October 17, 2017

State to Permit Puerto Rican Teachers to Work in NY Schools

 

Here’s a story I had earlier Monday about the state Board of Regents deciding to let Puerto Rican teachers who may have been displaced by Hurricane Maria to work in NY:

New York schools are bracing for an influx of students from Puerto Rico who have been displaced by Hurricane Maria. Now, the state Board of Regents wants to certify teachers coming from the island to help instruct the youngest storm refugees.
 
The board on Monday was set to approve a temporary certification process for Puerto Rican teachers coming to New York.

Under the proposal, those certified could begin teaching during this school year. Teachers also could begin the process of meeting state standards for a permanent certification.
 
Districts across New York, including Albany, are preparing for students from Puerto Rico as the island continues to struggle to rebuild basic infrastructure such as electricity, water and sewer services.

Click here for the full article. 

Source: timesunion.com (via The Empire Report) 

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