Teaching the Teachers

Diversity at Issue as States Weigh Teacher Entry

States look to raise the entry bar on teaching programs, but worry about the prospects for black and Latino candidates. May 8, 2013 - Education Week

Teacher-Prep Programs Zero In on Effective 'Practice'

The Match Teacher Residency is one of a small number of programs that train aspiring teachers for the classroom through practice. March 25, 2013 - Education Week

Colleges Overproducing Elementary Teachers, Data Find

An Education Week review of state data suggests the number of teachers at the elementary level outstrips available jobs. January 23, 2013 - Education Week

Fourth grade teacher Andrea Coulter, and her student-teacher, Kelsey Frost, background, instruct students using a co-teaching method at Clearview Elementary School in Clear Lake, Minn.—Jenn Ackerman for Education Week

Better Teacher-Candidate Mentoring Targeted

To improve the student-teaching experience, teacher education programs are taking more care in picking and guiding "cooperating" teachers. November 26, 2012 - Education Week

About This Series
In this series, Education Week examines some of the opportunities and obstacles faced by teacher colleges as they work to upgrade their training, with a particular emphasis on how teacher education is structured and regulated.

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