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Lone Star College-University Park provides innovative pathway to teacher certification
April 26, 2021 GMT
Teacher shortage, retention in rural districts at core of new “Grow Your Own” initiative
HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / April 26, 2021 / When Irene Falcon learned about the customized associate of arts in teaching (AAT) program offered by Lone Star College-University Park, she knew it was her best chance to fulfill her dream of becoming a teacher. Falcon has worked as a paraprofessional and, out of necessity, a substitute teacher, for the Royal Independent School District.
“I jumped at this opportunity,” said Irene Falcon, one of 30 students in the college’s AAT program who will graduate in May from LSC-University Park - with a degree and an exciting new career opportunity.
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After flourishing as Trump allies, Iowa Republicans start staking positions on the future
The Republican Party of Iowa expects its caucuses to kick off the 2024 presidential nominating process, and leaders usually welcome all candidates. Some already are saying not Trump; others disagree.
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In Iowa, where the political calendar is perpetually calibrated years ahead, Republicans are beginning to weigh their role in shaping the future of the party nationally after a tumultuous four years capped by an attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Former President Donald Trump, a Republican, exited the White House on Wednesday, ceding the Oval Office to Democratic President Joe Biden after months of obstruction.
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