Teacher Educators: Strong Clinical Preparation is Imperative to Improve Schools, Boost Teacher Quality

AACTE Leaders Call for Extensive Clinical Experience for All Prospective Teachers, Release Compendium of Rigorous Clinical Teacher Prep Programs

WASHINGTON, DC (June 17, 2010) – More than 200 teacher educators from across the country gathered in Washington, DC today, highlighting the importance of high-quality teacher preparation programs as critical to the nation’s commitment to K-12 school improvement and enhanced achievement for all students.