Expecting people to work for 9-10 months, even part time, for no pay at all, is an injustice that should be corrected:
A California bill proposes that student teachers get paid for the mandatory hours they need to work to obtain a teaching credential.
Currently, California teachers need to complete 600 hours of unpaid student teaching to earn their credentials, according to California’s Commission on Teaching Credentials. The requirement has been considered a roadblock for teacher candidates who can’t afford to work for free while still being responsible for paying school and living expenses, such as tuition, books and housing.
I couldn't have done it. I went through an "alternative" credentialing program, where I was an paid "intern" for the 2 years of my program; I would teach during the day and attend classes at nights and on weekends.
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