The Board of Regents has enacted reforms to improve teacher quality and eliminate shortages:
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Eliminated 16,000 uncertified teachers.
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Created alternative pathways to recruit experienced professionals.
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Required all teacher education programs to meet higher standards and be accredited.
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Required new teachers to have a major in the subject for which they are certified.
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Required new teachers to pass the Content Specialty Test.
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Required that teachers get 175 hours of professional development tied to the learning standards every 5 years.