MEATAXE MIKE MILES CHICKENS COMING HOME TO ROOST
In a move that has left many scratching their heads, the Houston Independent School District (HISD) has announced plans to hire non-certified teachers to fill the more than 800 vacancies left by resigning teachers from March to July 2023. This decision has not gone down well with everyone, with some calling for the district to instead call on retired teachers and Miles's staff to step in.
But who is Miles, you ask? Well, let me introduce you to MeatAxe Mike Miles. No, he's not a butcher, although his name might suggest otherwise. He's the Superintendent of HISD, and he's been making some questionable decisions lately.
It seems that MeatAxe Mike Miles has been chopping away at HISD's teaching staff like they're slabs of meat. And now, the chickens are coming home to roost. The district is facing a severe teacher shortage, and instead of addressing the root causes of the problem, MeatAxe Mike Miles has decided to hire non-certified teachers.
Now, I'm not saying that non-certified teachers are bad. But there's a reason why certification requirements exist. Teaching is not just about knowing a subject; it's about knowing how to teach and how to manage a classroom. It takes time and effort to develop those skills, and they can't be learned overnight.
Imagine walking into a classroom for the first time, with no experience or training. It would be like jumping out of an airplane without a parachute. Sure, you might survive, but it's not exactly a recipe for success.
And let's not forget about the veteran teachers who will be tasked with coaching these newbies. They already have enough on their plates without having to babysit inexperienced teachers. It's like asking a seasoned chef to teach a novice how to cook a five-course meal while they're trying to run a busy restaurant.
So, what should HISD do instead? Well, for starters, they could focus on improving pay and reducing teacher workload. They could also provide more intentional support for budding teachers. And let's not forget about calling on retired teachers and Miles's staff to step in.
But until MeatAxe Mike Miles takes a step back and rethinks his approach, it looks like HISD will continue to flounder. The chickens have come home to roost, and it's not a pretty sight.
Houston ISD seeking waiver from Texas Education Agency that would allow hiring people who don't have teacher certifications - ABC13 Houston https://abc13.com/houston-isd-hisd-teacher-certifications-tea-waiver-for-teachers-teaching-positions/13583719/
Houston ISD to hire non-certified teachers ahead of school year - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvtCr6eqauM
HISD seeks waiver to hire uncertified teachers | Houston news | khou.com https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/houston-isd-teacher-waiver-tea/285-859b6e67-7e9f-4390-9495-ff8647d3f12c
Houston ISD seeks TEA waiver to hire uncertified assistant principals, deans for next three years - Houston Chronicle https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/houston-isd-board-meeting-teacher-certification-18272181.php via @GoogleNews
