*If you are considering an out-of-state applicant, verify that they have a valid teaching license from another state (or verification that it is in process), passing Iowa test scores (all graduates after Jan. 1, 2013) or test scores from their own state (graduates before Jan. 1 2013), and transcripts showing the completion of a teacher preparation program and student teaching.
Senator Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, announced Monday he would run for president, making him the first major candidate to do so.
Marco Rubio, senator of Florida becomes the favorite running mate to win the Republican nomination. His challengers are Chris Cristie, governor of New Jersey, Paul Ryan, representative of Wisconsin and former running mate of Mitt Romney in 2012, and Rand Paul, senator of Kentucky.