Morning Bell: State Board Approves REPA II Teacher Licensure Changes

State board rejects Glenda Ritz’s plea to delay teacher licensing changes – “The rules include some controversial changes that make it easer for teachers and administrators to work in new areas with less training than has traditionally been required.” Indianapolis Star

State Board of Ed passes new licensing standards for teachers, administrators – “Superintendent-elect Glenda Ritz, who defeated incumbent Superintendent Tony Bennett in last month’s election, asked the board to consider tabling the standards for further study until after she takes office on Jan. 14.” Gary Post-Tribune

Vic’s Statehouse Notes #100 – December 5, 2012 – “The remarkable turnout and the long list signing up for Public Comments led Dr. Bennett to change the agenda and take Public Comments first rather than last, as the printed agenda showed.” Northeast Indiana Friends of Public Education

Carmel school officials spoke illegally to teachers about negotiations, union alleges – “The Carmel teachers union has filed an unfair labor practice complaint against Carmel Clay Schools, charging that a school board member and the superintendent have been trying to circumvent the union by speaking directly to individual teachers about ongoing contract negotiations.” Indianapolis Star