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Teaching at Risk: A Call to Action
Abstract:
This report details the findings of a blue-ribbon commission convened by former IBM chairman Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. to address the question of how to achieve the No Child Left Behind Act's goal of a highly qualified teacher in every classroom. It details systemic problems that keep teachers from achieving their goals and outlines four policy recommendations: 1) Compensate teachers more effectively via pay hikes for all teachers and compensation linked to student performance; 2) bolster accountability in teacher education by revamping teacher education programs and making teacher quality a priority; 3) strengthen state teacher licensing and certification requirements by raising passing scores required on state certification exams and ensuring that every prospective teacher passes a rigorous test of both content and essential skills; and 4) empower school leaders as CEOs (e.g., by giving principals ultimate say over personnel decisions).
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| Strand(s): | Broad Spectrum |
| Author: | The Teaching Commission. |
| URL: | http://www.theteachingcommission.org/press/FINAL_Report.pdf |
| Publication Date: | 2004 |
| Publication City: | Washington |
| Publication State: | DC |
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