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Highly Qualified Teachers: A National Imperative

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Highly Qualified Teachers: Why?

Now: Workforce Skills and the New Economy

• Employees are expected to think and solve problems on the job.
• Employees are expected to be able to read, write, speak, and have computational skills.
• Basic and advanced computer skills are expected.
• Employers are expected to work effectively individually and with others, often in teams.