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Direct linkDarling-Hammond, Linda; Sykes, Gary – Teacher Education and Practice, 2003
In this article we address the "highly qualified teacher" provisions of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001. We argue that the provisions' intent is important and achievable, and we outline critical research on the issue of which teacher qualifications matter for student learning. Three questions frame the discussion: Does…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Federal Legislation, Teacher Qualifications, Teacher Certification
