(Traditional preparation programs sometimes turn around and argue it's unfair to compare their placement rates against those of alternative route programs, because alt route programs by their nature have higher placement rates. (educationnext.org)
In the state of Texas, for example, there are 100 different teacher preparation programs ranging from quick, district - run programs to extensive, traditional preparation programs run by Texas» best colleges. (educationnext.org)
Consistent with some other studies, analyses commissioned by the state suggest that graduates of these programs contribute more to student achievement than graduates of traditional preparation programs. (educationnext.org)