Tennessee Higher Education Commission report on Fast Track Teacher Certification

Professor Baker's Blog:

Beginning public school teachers who earn their credentials from alternative types of programs in Tennessee are as effective as veteran teachers in some subject areas and even more effective in a few areas, according to a state report released this morning.

The alternative programs, such as Teach for America, allow college graduates from other fields to teach while participating in a fast track to certification.

"In looking at both traditionally and alternatively licensed graduates, there are four programs that stand out," said Jamie Woodson, president and CEO of the State Collaborative on Reforming Education, or SCORE.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at November 13, 2012 1:45 AM
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