Should all teachers be credentialed? Charter school advocates say no More than 1,100 educators in California charter schools lack a teaching credential, the California Department of Education says. A lawmaker wants to change that. State law requires every school district teacher to have some kind of credential, but it allows charter school teachers in non-core subjects — subjects other than math, English, science or social studies — to teach without a credential. A debate is on in Sacramento about whether every charter school teacher should have one. Patrick O’Donnell, chair of the state Assembly Education Committee, authored a bill that would put more restrictions on charter schools and requirements for ... Continue reading... https://www.sandiegouniontribune.co...s-have-a-some-charter-school-advocates-say-no