NASSP Bulletin · 2003 · 21 citations · 9 references
Public AffairsEducation PolicyEducational AdministrationEducation ReformTeacher LeadershipTeacher PolicyTeacher CompensationTeacher Quality AssuranceTeacher Quality PolicyTeacher Salary StructuresTeacher Shortage PolicyTeacher Working ConditionsAllocationFlexibilitySubject-specific Teacher ShortagesTeacher Hiring PoliciesTeacher Quality ImprovementTeacher Quality MonitoringTeacher Shortage Mitigation
Because there is no overall teacher shortage, but rather specific subject area shortages and an adverse selection and allocation problem, the No Child Left Behind Act's requirement that all teachers be "highly qualified " is important and attainable. To improve teacher quality, principals should be given more flexibility and control over teacher hiring and compensation.
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