Success Stories
What some school districts are doing to attract and retain qualified teachers
Some California school districts--including those with schools that are typically very hard to staff--have succeeded in reducing their reliance on underqualified teachers. What these district have in common is a belief that teacher quality matters and a strong commitment to meeting this challenge--one that is shared by the school board, the administration, parents, and teacher unions. They have also engaged in a careful analysis of the problem in order to develop sound strategies that will lead to sustainable change.
A few of their stories are shared here in order that others might benefit from their efforts. If you know of or work in a school district that has a success story to tell, please let us know about it. Click here for contact information.
What's your district doing to ensure that all students have access to "highly qualified" teachers?
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