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Opinion | State needs to reform licensing requirement to address teacher shortage
Opinion | State needs to reform licensing requirement to address teacher shortage In this 2019 photo, Rusch Elementary art teacher Jen Martens works with fourth-grade students in her Portage classroom. Daily Register Archives By Jessica Holmberg and Will Flanders | guest column Teachers are fundamental in supporting and molding the minds of America’s future workforce. Unfortunately, the teaching workforce is experiencing crisis-level shortages.
How private and public charter schools are serving their families and communities during the COVID-19 crisis
Libby Sobic and Jessica Holmberg for the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty During the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown, all of Wisconsin’s K-12 school buildings are shut. Many schools, public and private, have been able to mitigate that with virtual and distance learning — online programs and take-home packets where kids are able to complete coursework to stay on top of their studies.
Jessica Holmberg: Yes, lemonade stands are illegal in Wisconsin - but a new bill could change that
When life gives you lemonade, don’t plan on selling it at a lemonade stand. The lemonade stand, that nostalgic image of young entrepreneurship, is actually illegal in 35 states, including Wisconsin, without permit and/or license. Though you might roll your eyes, governments tend to cite food and drug safety laws for the bans. Current Wisconsin law requires any food retailers to obtain a food processing plant license.
Reciprocity Bill Could Help With Teacher Shortage
Wisconsin’s legislature is considering a bill that would broaden teacher reciprocity and help alleviate the major problem of teacher shortages in the state. It would allow Wisconsin to more easily recognize teaching credentials issued by another state. Many states have some form of teacher reciprocity. However, the type of license/permit issued and the requirements to receive a license vary greatly.
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