Lack of math, science teachers prompts U.S. alarm by Ledyard King:
The lack of certified science and math teachers is a growing quandary for schools around the nation, particularly those in poor neighborhoods. Lawmakers in Washington are proposing to spend billions over the next several years to encourage more teachers to enter those subject fields.
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Government money could help replicate programs like the University of Pennsylvania Science Teachers Institute, which — at no cost — gives current science teachers an intensive, 26-month course to give them a deeper understanding of science and improve their delivery to students.
This article (from January of this year) is not new information - the shortage of qualified teachers has been a problem for quite some time.
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September 23rd, 2006 at 2:15 pm
“Math for America is an organization focused on improving math education in the USA. They offer Newton Fellowships for those who would like to become math teachers in New York City…”