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The qualifications to teach in Ohio are changing

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Do you know what kind of education a teacher needs in Ohio? Lawmakers recently loosened the requirements. It’s a move meant to address a teacher shortage.

On Cincinnati Edition, we ask what that means for students and the quality of their education. We’ll take a look at the standards and Ohio’s teacher shortage.

Guests:

  • John Hagan, elected member of the Ohio State Board of Education
  • Melissa Cropper, president, Ohio Federation of Teachers

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