Are there other ways the Baylor can work with local public school districts on educational projects?
JE: I’d like to see area school districts work together using the Baylor School of Education as a catalyst, to come up with a broader plan for ways to improve education as a whole in the Waco area. Helping a community improve its educational system is a role that a good school of education should play. While it’s not Baylor’s role to step in and provide education for children, we want to offer our expertise for local school districts and their teachers in raising the level of education for children as well as provide stronger learning laboratories and models for Baylor students learning to be teachers. BN: Is the education job market good right now? Is there a high demand for teachers? JE: There’s a fairly dramatic shortage of teachers, but not in all areas. For example, there’s not currently a broad shortage of elementary teachers, although it’s peeking over the horizon because of impending baby boomer retirements. We have a dire need for teachers, especially those of color, who can b
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