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Author: Zeyu Xu, Jane Hannaway, and Colin Taylor, The Urban Institute and CALDER | Published: April 2011

Making a Difference? The Effects of Teach for America in High School

This 2007 report examines the effectiveness of Teach for America teachers in secondary schools, especially in math and science. Using data from North Carolina, the authors conclude that Teach for America teachers are more effective than experienced secondary school teachers.
 

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Author: Julian Vazquez Heilig and Su Jin Jez, Education and the Public Interest Center and Education Policy Research Unit | Published: April 2011

Teach for America: A Review of the Evidence

This 2010 brief examines the effectiveness and circumstances of the work of Teach for America teachers, including the cost of turnover and the role experience in teaching plays. The brief also makes recommendations for policymakers about the use of TFA teachers.

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Author: Linda Darling-Hammond, Deborah J. Holtzman, Su Jin Gatlin, and Julian Vasquez Heilig | Published: April 2011

Does Teacher Preparation Matter? Evidence about Teacher Certification, Teach for America, and Teacher Effectiveness

Using a data set from Houston, Texas, this 2005 article links student characteristics and achievement with data about their teachers' certification status, experience, and degree levels from 1995-2002. The article examines whether certified teachers are more effective than those who have not met the testing and training requirements. The article also compares the effectiveness of Teach for America candidates to similarly experienced certified teachers.
 

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Author: Jill Constantine, Daniel Player, Tim Silva, Kristin Hallgren, Mary Grider and John Deke, Institute of Education Sciences | Published: April 2011

An Evaluation of Teachers Trained Through Different Routes to Certification

This 2009 report examines the effects on student achievement of teachers who chose to be trained through different routes to certification. The report also examines how observed teacher practices vary by chosen route to certification and what aspects of teacher certification programs are associated with teacher effectiveness.

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Author: The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program | Published: March 2011

Achievement First: Developing A Teacher Performance Management System that Recognizes Excellence

This March 2011 report from The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program provides an extensive description of the Achievement First charter school network’s system for managing the performance of teachers.

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Author: Arizona Department of Education | Published: March 2011

Arizona Career Ladder Program

This brief from the Arizona Department of Education outlines the statewide teacher career ladder program including provisions for connecting teacher accountability with students' success and what it takes to participate in the program.

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Author: Education Commission of the States | Published: March 2011

Equipping Education Leaders, Advancing Ideas

This 2006 annual report from the Education Commission of the States reports on strategies for expanding practitioner careers so that they are meaningful and encourage improved effectiveness and retention in jobs.

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