Board looks at temporary licenses to fill teacher shortage

The board which licenses Iowa teachers plans to consider letting select college grads without a teaching degree in the classroom — on a temporary basis. Department of Education director Ted Stilwell calls the idea “reasonable” to address teacher shortage areas. Governor Vilsack says it’s o-k, too as a short-term solution to a long-term problem. Vilsack says the state needs to find a way to attract new teachers to the profession, especially those who have the kind of skills that easily convey information