More than 8,500 uncertified FTE teachers were in K–5 English language arts and math positions in 2024–25, and roughly 23,000 uncertified FTE were in foundational subjects that must be certified by 2027–28¶
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q2 i? As of 2024–25 there were more than 8,500 uncertified FTE teachers in K–5 English language arts and math positions (including self-contained), and approximately 23,000 uncertified FTE in all foundational subjects required to be certified by 2027–28 under House Bill 2. → Patrick 2026
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Patrick 2026¶
Patrick, S. K., Higginbotham, C., Saunders, R., Tan, T. S., & Wojcikiewicz, S. (2026). Teacher certification in Texas: District strategies to recruit and retain a credentialed workforce. Learning Policy Institute. https://doi.org/10.54300/301.563
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Descriptive analysis of Texas Education Agency uncertified teacher FTE data by subject area and grade level, shown in Figure 4 and described in the section on differences across subject areas. The report prints that approximately 23,000 uncertified FTE teachers were in foundational-subject positions as of 2024–25.
"there were more than 8,500 uncertified FTE teachers in K–5 positions teaching English language arts and math, including self-contained teachers, as of 2024–25."
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
- The share of uncertified teachers in the Texas teacher workforce more than tripled between 2019–20 and 2024–25, reaching 12% — a broader claim this one bears on
- Newly hired Texas teachers with standard or intern certificates declined sharply over the past decade while uncertified new hires became the largest category — related
- U.S. teacher shortages are nationwide and worsening, with over 300,000 positions unfilled or filled by uncertified teachers in 2023 — a broader claim this one bears on
- The share of uncertified teachers among new Texas entrants rose from 16% in 2018–19 to 49% in 2023–24 — a broader claim this one bears on
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More than 8,500 uncertified FTE teachers were in K–5 English language arts and math positions in 2024–25, and roughly 23,000 uncertified FTE were in foundational subjects that must be certified by 2027–28 |
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More than 8,500 uncertified FTE teachers were in K–5 English language arts and math positions in 2024–25, and roughly 23,000 uncertified FTE were in foundational subjects that must be certified by 2027–28 |
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