Mississippi teacher shortage sparks a new change in licensing some educators

Mississippi is moving forward with a proposal that would allow more than 100 teachers to obtain certification on a performance-based licensure system.

The pilot program, first announced at a September state Board of Education meeting, is a pivot from Mississippi’s current requirements for certification and illuminates how pronounced the state’s regional teacher shortages have become.

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