On Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., the city will be holding what is being called a “Latin celebration unlike any other” with Viva Muscatine.
Gov. Kim Reynolds recently signed a new law eliminating a test required for new teachers that had created hiring challenges for dual-language programs across the state. But for some, barriers remain.
The most common way to certify teachers in Iowa for language immersion schools is a test offered only in English. Neighboring Midwest states have similar barriers.
The Praxis exam is a common test for teacher certification, but due to its technical nature, passing the test is more difficult for would-be teachers who aren't native English speakers.