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National Council on Teacher Quality
What NCTQ found nationally on teacher prep Weak programs
53%
Strong programs
7%
25%
Failing programs
16% Average programs
Big movement in state policy over the last few years
33 states have made significant changes to laws and regulations; 7 states have taken steps in the right direction
Admissions: It’s notoriously easy to get into teacher prep.
Number of programs in each state that accept applicants from the bottom half of the college-going population
Do states require a minimum GPA for admission to teacher preparation programs? 30 20
26
Do states require the right sort of test for admission? 40
31
30 16 20
10
13
7
10
2 0 3.0 or Higher
2.75-2.9 2.5-2.7
No minimum GPA required
7
0 Yes
No
No test required
Teacher (over) Production 350,000
235,000
300,000 186,000
250,000 200,000
Graduated Hired
150,000 100,000
97,500
77,170
50,000 Traditional + Alt Cert Programs
Traditional Programs Only
Kate Walsh, President National Council on Teacher Quality
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