Top-performing education systems require significantly longer and more structured classroom practicum experiences with expert mentorship for teacher candidates, compared to the inconsistent and often shorter requirements across U.S. states.
Top education systems select school leaders from among the very best teachers, providing strong mentorship support as they progress in their careers.
Top-performing education systems require aspiring principals to have teaching experience, leadership qualifications, and often leadership training programs.
From leading Australian researcher Ben Jensen, this report analyzes the way four high-performing systems provide professional learning to their teachers.
Marc Tucker, Judy Codding, and a stellar list of experts from the United States and abroad paint a revealing portrait of what it means to be a principal now and how to apply the very best practices in the world to solve the crisis in school leadership.
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