CMU to allow deaf student to teach with interpreter, complete degree

Central Michigan University officials reversed a decision that would not allow senior Kelly Laatch to complete her teaching degree. Central Michigan Life reported the Freeland native can now use an interpreter in her student teaching. Officials in the College of Education and Human Services had initially told Laatch she must be able to teach without an interpreter to earn her elementary education degree. Laatch has cochlear ear implants and can speak English, but cannot hear as well as a hearing person. She aims to teach hearing-impaired students.

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