Governor Ron DeSantis formally announced his program today to bring in new teachers through multiple avenues, including veterans and first responders, all in an effort to combat the woke agenda that has taken over some of our classrooms.
via DC Examiner:
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing three initiatives to get more teachers in schools by offering incentives for veterans and first responders who have a bachelor’s degree to become educators.
The goal is to fill areas in need such as science, exceptional students’ education, and reading. Those approved will receive a bonus of up to $5,000.
“We believe the folks that have served our communities have an awful lot to offer,” DeSantis said. “We’ve got people that have served 20 years in law enforcement. They retire, and some of them are looking for the next chapter in their life.”
DeSantis said those interested in teaching will not be able to indoctrinate children with extreme views because “in the classroom, we’ve battled a lot of ideologies.”
“We are not going to let this state descend into some type of woke dumpster fire. We’re going to be following common sense. We’re going to be following facts, and that’s really important,” he added.
DeSantis also proposed an apprenticeship program that would allow residents with an associate’s degree to teach under the leadership of an experienced teacher for two years and then move on to get a bachelor’s degree. The mentor would also be eligible for a $4,000 bonus.
The governor additionally proposed a scholarship program for K-12 teachers interested in teaching dual enrollment courses on high school campuses to earn a master’s degree.
DeSantis made clear in this short video clip that he will not allow Florida to descend into a woke dumpster fire:
“The State of Florida is the place where woke goes to die. We're not going to let this state descend into some type of woke dumpster fire.” – @GovRonDeSantis pic.twitter.com/h2ERPZxOeO
— Robbie Myers (@robbievmyers) August 16, 2022
DC Examiner notes that the legislature is expected to take up this proposal in their next session. While I’m sure Democrats will oppose it for idiotic reasons, I doubt it will have any problems passing.
Speaking of Democrats, DeSantis is refuting their nonsense already and he’s doing it like a badass with the moral high ground:
Referring to our great veterans as “any warm body” who shouldn’t be given the chance to teach FL students is a disgrace.
Proud of @GovRonDeSantis for providing teaching opportunities for our vets and now expanding those opportunities to more local heroes. pic.twitter.com/bBZdil7Zic
— Casey DeSantis (@CaseyDeSantis) August 16, 2022
Bonchie sums it up…
Ron DeSantis now has his opponents arguing against giving veterans jobs as teachers
It's uncanny how good he is at getting the left to fight on his terms. None of this is by accident.
— Bonchie (@bonchieredstate) August 16, 2022