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Published April 29, 2014
Updated April 29, 2014
One of These Things is Not Like the Others
By:
Clare Bain, Tamara Hiler, Lanae Erickson
Most professions follow a standard path to licensure, where aspiring entrants throughout the country must pass the same rigorous final exam to begin their careers. Why isn’t this the case for K-12 teachers? In order to professionalize teaching, we should require a linear and standardized path into the profession that enforces a high bar for entry and ensures that those who teach future generations are prepared on day one.
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Clare Bain
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Lanae Erickson
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