Morning Bell: Teacher Licensure, Florida Schools Chief, ‘Truth In Education’ Bill

Teacher license changes under review by Indiana board – “Republican state schools superintendent Tony Bennett will get the chance to sign off on changes to Indiana’s teacher certification and licensing process before leaving office.” Indianapolis Star

Florida Board of Education names three finalists for commissioner search – “The interviews are set for next week Tuesday at the Tampa Airport Mariott. They’re open to the public and should be broadcast on the internet. The board expects to make a selection the following day.” Tampa Bay Times

Lawmaker Exchanges Creationism For ‘Truth In Education’ Bill | News – “In the 2012 session, Kruse’s bill requiring that Hoosier schools teach various theories on the origin of life passed the Senate but was killed in the House by Speaker Brian Bosma. At the time, Bosma said he was afraid of a long court fight if the bill became law.” Indiana Public Media

Gary teachers to pay more for insurance – “Gary Teachers Union President Joe Zimmerman said the district previously paid 93 percent of those plans. He said it means teachers who have a single plan will pay $25 to $30 more per pay period. Teachers with a family plan will pay $60 to $75 more per pay period. “ The Times of Northwest Indiana

Fiscal Cliff: How Would Federal Spending Cuts Affect Your District? – “AASA, which represents superintendents and other administrators, took a look at how every state and virtually every school district around the country would be impacted by automatic spending cuts known as sequestration, which are set to hit on Jan. 2.” Education Week