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Teacher Training Is Panned – Panel Recommends More Classroom Practice, Higher Standards for Applicants

"We need large, bold, systemic changes. As a nation, we are expecting all of our students to perform at high levels, so it follows that we need to expect more of our teachers as they enter the classroom." James Cibulka, president of the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education

A panel of education experts has called for an overhaul of U.S. teacher-preparation programs, including a greater emphasis on classroom training as well as tougher admission and graduation standards for those hoping to teach in elementary and secondary classrooms.

By STEPHANIE BANCHERO

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