Not Everyone Should Teach
Idaho’s Legislature is on the cusp of approving a relaxation of teaching standards. The bill, HO221, would allow anyone 18 or older who has a bachelor’s degree to teach school. No teaching certificate required. No doubt there are many people who have those minimal qualifications who would make great teachers. Still, we need to recognize that teaching is a profession and those who have gone to the trouble of getting certified should not be told that effort was pointless. Why t