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TexasTowelie

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Sun Dec 13, 2020, 12:06 PM Dec 2020

Calls for Cuomo to Sign Legislation Loosening GPA Requirements for Teachers [View all]

New York has one of the most rigorous teacher prep programs in the country.

Within five years of graduating, those looking to become teachers must also get their master’s degree as well as completing numerous certification exams.

But there are challenges that go along with being accepted into that program.

Under current state law, if a student wants to be accepted into a graduate-level teacher and educational program, they must achieve at least a 3.0 minimum grade point average.

Read more: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/capital-tonight/2020/12/12/calls-for-cuomo-to-sign-legislation-loosening-gpa-requirements-for-teachers

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