A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n
Closing the Achievement Gap in America's Public Schools
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What is a “highly qualified teacher”?
- Elementary school teacher:
- Holds a bachelors degree
- Has demonstrated mastery by passing a rigorous test in reading, writing, math and other areas of the curriculum
- Middle or High School Teacher:
- Holds a bachelors degree
- Has demonstrated competency in subject area taught by passing a rigorous State test, or through completion of an academic major, graduate degree, or comparable coursework
