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Other Resources
Is Teach for America Effective?
The Effectiveness of "Teach for America" and Other Under-certified Teachers on Student Academic Achievement: A Case of Harmful Public Policy is a study by Arizona State University that looks at the effectiveness of the Teach for America program on student achievement.
National Board Sets Tough Standards
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is an independent board that sets rigorous standards for what teachers should know and be able to do and offers voluntary national certification for accomplished teachers.
Group Offers Teacher Preparation Reform Ideas
The National Commission on Teaching & America's Future (NCTAF) explains the process of becoming a teacher and offers research about and recommendations for reforming teacher preparation programs.
How to Become a Teacher
Recruiting New Teachers provides the basics of licensure and how to become a teacher.
Dept. of Education Offers Professional Development Resources
Helping Teachers Through High Quality Professional Development, created by the U.S. Department of Education, offers links supporting the fact that teachers need ongoing, sustained opportunities to develop knowledge and skills to teach all children effectively.
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