920 teachers fired

920 Florida school teachers have lost their jobs because of an inability to pass the FTCE General Knowlege Exam which doesn't measure General Knowledge. I guess it's better to have a vacant classroom than one with a teacher in it. Taking one of these tests is a life decision because it starts at $200, you have 3 to take, and if you don't pass the first time they add $15 to the cost for motivation. When I graduated college the test cost $25. The state removed the funding that assisted teachers in paying for the exam. That made the price skyrocket from $25 to $50 to $200. Then someone had the great idea to make the test more rigorous because a test truly determines if you will be a great teacher. I wish they had a test that lawmakers had to pass on economics, common sense, and math. Now our education system is facing some unique problems. First, veteran teachers are retiring (they can't work forever). Second, fewer people are taking the test and fewer people are passing. Finally, those who are teaching while trying to pass the test are being fired. What is the government's response to this issue? Wait and see. Why aren't universities offering courses for these exams that are vital to obtaining a job? Most universities will just direct you to the library. Potential teachers are being measured on skills that were taught freshman year without assistance. With many school districts growing, students are going to pay the price. Instead of having dedicated teachers in classrooms they will we be replaced with longterm. Why doesn't the state require a general knowledge course that meets the requirements? I feel angry and frustrated for these dedicated teachers who now find themselves out of a job.