Teacher Education and Student Achievement in Brazil
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| Title: | Teacher Education and Student Achievement in Brazil |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Mauricio Reis (ORCID |
| Source: | Education Economics. 2026 34(1):61-82. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 22 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Grade 9 High Schools Junior High Schools Middle Schools Secondary Education Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Teacher Education, Teacher Qualifications, Academic Achievement, Teacher Effectiveness, Mathematics Achievement, Language Arts, Educational Attainment, Grade 9, Elementary Education, Student Characteristics |
| Geographic Terms: | Brazil |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09645292.2025.2453004 |
| ISSN: | 0964-5292 1469-5782 |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this paper is to estimate the impact of teacher education on student performance on standardized tests in Brazil. Using nationally representative information on student performance in mathematics and Portuguese language, differences in educational achievement across subjects for the same students are associated with differences in the qualifications of their teachers in each one of these subjects. Estimates show that a highly qualified teacher raises student achievement by 12% of a standard deviation. Thus, there is evidence that promoting teacher qualification appears to be an effective tool for improving the quality of education in Brazil. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1500869 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | The purpose of this paper is to estimate the impact of teacher education on student performance on standardized tests in Brazil. Using nationally representative information on student performance in mathematics and Portuguese language, differences in educational achievement across subjects for the same students are associated with differences in the qualifications of their teachers in each one of these subjects. Estimates show that a highly qualified teacher raises student achievement by 12% of a standard deviation. Thus, there is evidence that promoting teacher qualification appears to be an effective tool for improving the quality of education in Brazil. |
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| ISSN: | 0964-5292 1469-5782 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09645292.2025.2453004 |
