Laura Bornfreund
Senior Fellow, Early & Elementary Education
The following is an excerpt from a post at our sister blog, :
For some time now, education schools have come under fire for the quality of teachers they prepare and graduate. Just this fall, multiple critical reports have been released, calling for these programs to and , and better reflect the issues, initiatives and reforms that are becoming in school districts. In addition, U.S. News & World Report and the National Council on Teacher Quality announced a joint effort in January to across the country.
Last week, we at the 国产视频 Foundation’s Early Education Initiative added our own analysis on problems with the preparation and licensing of teachers who work specifically with young children in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, first-, second- and third-grade classrooms… ( at Higher Ed Watch.)