<p>If you are ultimately planning to teach secondary education in State A, is it best to get your undergrad education degree from a school in State A? If you don't, is it difficult or onerous to go from getting a degree in State B to qualifying for a position in State A?</p>
<p>You will probably get more up-to-date information but my answer will at least bump up your thread. In my experience, the school that you attended didn’t matter as long as you took the courses that were required for state certification. For example, my college roommate attended colleg in PA but wanted to teach in Virginia. Virginia, at that time had similar requirements but she had to take a course in Virginia state history and one other course which she took during the summer before senior year. State requirements are pretty easy to find on-line.</p>
<p>Yes, you are better served doing your undergrad education where you plan on teaching. They would know exactly what you need to become certified in that state. In addition, they will put your paperwork through for your initial certification (which in NYS goes through much faster than if you had to navigate the process yourself).</p>
<p>All else being equal … yes. But, all else is not equal.</p>
<p>State A school will know the requirements and have connections to schools in State A.</p>
<p>But, maybe State B has a better teaching program. Maybe State B school will cost you 1/2 as much. Maybe State B’s program is more universal in case you move to State C.</p>
<p>There is a forum for education majors…</p>