Frederick M. Hess

A Qualified Teacher in Every Classroom?: Appraising Old Answers and New Ideas Frederick M. Hess

Under the No Child Left Behind Act, states will have to ensure that every public school classroom is staffed by a highly qualified teacher. This mandate - and the fact that many children, especially low-income and minority students, are taught by underqualified teachers ill-equipped for the challenges ahead - gives new urgency to debates over teacher recruitment, preparation, and induction.