New research has revealed that being taught by uncertified teachers amid a staffing shortage has led to students in Texas losing months of learning. In Texas and elsewhere, poorly trained or uncertified teachers can often lead to gaps in learning, which can then impact a student's ability to obtain passing grades.

If you think your student is being impacted by poor teaching or is being held back due to a failing grade, reach out to the Lento Law Firm to discuss your options. Call 888-535-3686 or describe your issue here.

Staffing Shortages in Texas Lead to Rise in Uncertified Teachers

Texas public school districts are increasingly turning away from state-mandated certification requirements for teachers to cope with staffing shortages. However, a new study revealed how disastrous this has been for students. Students taught by uncertified teachers with zero classroom experience lost four months of reading and three months of math instruction on average. On the other hand, students taught by uncertified teachers who did have classroom experience performed on par with their peers.

A fifth of the new teachers hired did not have a bachelor's degree, and many of them had never taken the initial Texas certification.

Uncertified teachers make up as much as 45% of all new teachers hired in Texas, and four times as many uncertified teachers are being hired in rural districts as in urban ones. The research also found that being taught by uncertified teachers led to a rise in absenteeism, especially among early childhood and pre-K students. While teacher shortages are a real problem for Texas administration, students shouldn't have to pay the price.

Hold Your School District Accountable

Your student shouldn't have to suffer due to staffing shortages. With a decrease in educators, students are likely to receive subpar, rushed teaching - or be taught by uncertified educators. This is not acceptable and can set students back by months academically. It also hurts students who require special education support such as Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) the most and can even undo the academic progress they have made.

The Lento Law Firm can help you understand what your options are and what steps you can take to ensure your student gets access to quality education through trained and experienced teachers. Our attorneys have helped students nationwide deal with issues involving academic progression, bias and unfair treatment, inadequate accommodations and support services, and other academic issues. We can help you and your student as well.

Why the Lento Law Firm

Our Education Law Team focuses on helping students navigate issues involving special education, academic issues, grade appeals, disability accommodations, and more. If your student is facing a failing grade or another academic progression issue due to uncertified teachers, our education attorneys can help ensure your student does not unfairly bear the brunt of subpar teaching.

Call the Lento Law Firm at 888-535-3686 or contact us online.