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@WeAreCTA#ReplaceRICA#SB614 I took it 6 times to pass during my internship and finishing my crediential program at @SSU_1961 I was already teaching in the classroom and I had to leave the position because I hadn’t passed yet. It was sad saying go and the kids didn’t understand
Hi @AsmMeganDahle. The CA teacher shortage is real. Only 65% of teacher candidates pass RICA the first time & over 30% are turned away from the profession. Voting YES on #SB614 will #ReplaceRICA with an updated performance assessment to get more teachers in the classroom.
Hi @AsmShirleyWeber. #SB614 will replace RICA, an outdated literacy exam for teacher candidates, with a performance-based assessment that will better test teacher preparation & help new teachers get into the classroom. Help #StrengthenLiteracy in CA by voting YES on SB 614!
Hi @AsmChristySmith. We need more teachers in CA schools. Prior to COVID, 80% of districts reported teacher shortages! Only 65% of teacher candidates pass RICA the first time & over 30% are turned away from teaching. Vote YES on #SB614 to get more teachers in the classroom!
Hi @AsmKevinMcCarty. Students are more likely to achieve when they have a diverse teacher workforce to learn from. But teachers can’t get into the classroom if they don’t pass RICA. Please #SupportDiverseTeachers and vote YES on #SB614 to remove this barrier to instruction.
Hi @Ash_Kalra. Did you know RICA was adopted in 1996 and is no longer aligned with California standards for teaching reading and literacy? We must #ReplaceRICA. Please vote YES on #SB614!
Hi @KevinKileyCA. For 24 years, RICA has NOT been shown to predict effectiveness in the classroom. Why is it still in practice? Please vote YES on #SB614 to strengthen literacy instruction and assessment for teacher candidates, and help prevent teacher shortages.
Hi @AsmPatODonnell , RICA isn’t responsive to new themes in reading instruction, such as modifications for English learners & students w/disabilities. Please vote YES on #SB614.
For 24 years, RICA has NOT been shown to predict effectiveness in the classroom. Why is it still in practice? #SB614 will strengthen literacy instruction & assessment for teacher candidates while eliminating an ineffective, needless barrier to the profession. #ReplaceRICA