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Less Is More: How to Remove Red Tape and Create a More Robust Teacher Talent Pool. Sketching a New Conservative Education Agenda

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Title: Less Is More: How to Remove Red Tape and Create a More Robust Teacher Talent Pool. Sketching a New Conservative Education Agenda
Language: English
Authors: Simon, Matthew, American Enterprise Institute (AEI)
Source: American Enterprise Institute. 2021.
Availability: American Enterprise Institute. 1150 Seventeenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. Tel: 202-862-5800; Fax: 202-862-7177; Web site: http://www.aei.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 5
Publication Date: 2021
Document Type: Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: State Legislation, Teacher Certification, Teacher Competencies, Alternative Teacher Certification, Teacher Selection, Expertise, School District Autonomy, Teacher Shortage, Interstate Programs, Teacher Education, Political Attitudes
Geographic Terms: Arizona
Abstract: Having access to an excellent teacher is one of the most important factors for student achievement. However, access to excellent teachers--this crucial talent resource--is in increasingly limited supply. In 2017, Arizona took bold action on teacher certification requirements in a joint effort with A for Arizona and the US Chamber Foundation. By using the principles of Talent Pipeline Management, new Arizona laws were put in place to ensure multiple pathways for professional licensure; allow subject-matter experts to teach without the expense of an additional, unnecessary degree; and empower local leaders to train and certify their own teachers. Arizona's actions provide a road map for how to disrupt the status quo and the teachers unions' hold on a broken preparation process. Four key components of Arizona's efforts have proved successful: (1) granting nationwide reciprocity; (2) creating true alternative-preparation programs; (3) hiring subject-matter experts; and (4) permitting locally driven teacher certification.
Abstractor: ERIC
Entry Date: 2022
Accession Number: ED616698
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Having access to an excellent teacher is one of the most important factors for student achievement. However, access to excellent teachers--this crucial talent resource--is in increasingly limited supply. In 2017, Arizona took bold action on teacher certification requirements in a joint effort with A for Arizona and the US Chamber Foundation. By using the principles of Talent Pipeline Management, new Arizona laws were put in place to ensure multiple pathways for professional licensure; allow subject-matter experts to teach without the expense of an additional, unnecessary degree; and empower local leaders to train and certify their own teachers. Arizona's actions provide a road map for how to disrupt the status quo and the teachers unions' hold on a broken preparation process. Four key components of Arizona's efforts have proved successful: (1) granting nationwide reciprocity; (2) creating true alternative-preparation programs; (3) hiring subject-matter experts; and (4) permitting locally driven teacher certification.