By Adam Clark, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
TRENTON —New Jersey’s Department of Education is asking for changes to the standards aspiring teachers must meet before earning their certificate.
The proposal, which would also affect substitute teachers, requires approval from the Board of Education later this year.
The state says the standards will raise the bar for entry into the teaching profession and ensure preparation that supports high-quality instruction. But some in the education community have warned of unintended consequences.
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