MADISON, (WKOW) — Wisconsin hopes to address its education workforce crisis with new legislation aimed at attracting and retaining teachers. The proposed bill, LRB-1445/4457, seeks to expand student teaching opportunities to include summer school sessions.

Currently , prospective teachers in Wisconsin must complete a full semester of student teaching during the school year. The new bill would allow these hours to be completed during a full summer session instead. This change aims to provide a more flexible and expedited path into the teaching profession.

By incorporating summer sessions into the student teaching requirement, schools hope to draw in more educational talent. The legislation is seen as a critical step in maintaining a qualified teaching workforce in Wisconsin.

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