Not Good Enough: A Content Analysis of Teacher Licensing Examinations

May 01, 1999 by
EdTrust
This report shows that many states grant teaching licenses without requiring that individuals demonstrate knowledge of the subject area that they intend to teach.
Published: May 1, 1999
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