About this bill
Three-year teacher education programme to boost recruitment of qualified educators
MPs Erling Sande, Bengt Fasteraune, and Ole Herman Sveian are proposing a three-year teacher education programme. The proposers argue that a shortage of qualified teachers is one of the largest challenges facing Norwegian schools, and that many teachers in rural areas are teaching without formal qualifications. They contend that a three-year programme with the option to pursue a master's degree could strengthen recruitment and qualify many who currently teach without approved credentials.