This is the first of a two-part article that aims to chart the contemporary landscape of research
on teacher preparation and certification. It is based on a review of more than 1,500 studies …

It is now widely agreed in many countries around the world that teaching is among the most
important factors in students' achievement, in school success more broadly, and in the …

Although turnover rates are alarmingly high for early career and veteran teachers, turnover
rates are even higher for those who identify as a teacher of color. To increase the retention …

Alternative certification programs are now commonplace in the credentialing of new
teachers. We complement the growing evidence base for these teachers by exploring their …

This study examined the effects of teacher self-efficacy, education, and years of experience
on observed classroom practices across 2 dimensions—teacher support for student learning …

Teachers make a difference. The success of any plan for improving educational outcomes
depends on the teachers who carry it out and thus on the abilities of those attracted to the …

In the United States, about one third of new teachers being hired are drawn from alternative
certification programs. One way to address controversy about the differences among the …

This article explores elementary school teachers' mathematical knowledge for teaching and
the relationship between such knowledge and teacher characteristics. The Learning …

Background Over the past couple of decades, new teachers have become a pronounced
focus of policy makers. This attention is a result of demographic shifts in the teacher labor …

The current annual teacher attrition rate is about 16%. This loss of teachers results in
reduced student achievement and increased financial costs to school districts. Using …