I think the openness charter schools have towards teacher accreditation is a dangerous policy to have. While I agree that talent and passion is important—especially in schools in poor urban areas such as in DC—it is also important to ensure that teachers have the correct training to teach kids effectively. On my trip to Next Step I was asked to explain math concepts that I had absolutely no idea how to explain. I definitely have passion for helping kids and many talents, but I have not received the type of training needed to effectively train concepts to the kids. There are many classroom instruction strategies that would be necessary to know—especially for kids who are already struggling. If charter schools choose to hire teachers who may not have adequate training, they need to provide some type of training or require the continuing education of their teachers.
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