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Excellence in the classroom

Concern about the overall quality of U.S. education, and in particular about the troublesome gaps in achievement for low-income and minority students, has led many policymakers and parents to demand reform of the educational system. But for reform to make a difference, it must penetrate the classroom and affect the quality of teaching. Almost everyone recognizes the importance of effective teachers, but it is much less clear how to improve the teaching workforce – both increasing the effectiveness of those already teaching and the recruitment of new, high-quality teachers.