It will also have a profound effect on students, who will take part in a series of new exams designed to help administrators grade teachers in specialized subjects. (nytimes.com)
Some senators are concerned the plan could inadvertently identify some teachers in smaller districts based on specialized subjects taught, such as physics. (nydailynews.com)
In reality, we found a sharp difference in what was required of teachers working in self contained classrooms and of those teaching specialized subjects such as mathematics. (ascd.org)