Education and Certification. Typically, first grade teachers earn at least a bachelorâs degree in elementary education. They may specialize in a particular content area, such as reading, and take courses in education and child psychology in addition to field training.
U.S. Weather Bureau forecasters were aware of the Galveston hurricane as early as August 30. By the time the storm passed over Cuba (September 4) and reached a position just northwest of Key West (September 6), forecasters were convinced the storm would continue to track to the northeast.
Residents of Galveston, a barrier island 50 miles south of downtown Houston, were warned by the National Weather Service they could face certain death, and were among the 1 million coastal residents ordered to flee. Galveston spokeswoman Mary Jo Naschke said about 25% of the city's 57,000 residents had not left.