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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Patterson, Nancy C.; Roehrig, Gillian H.; Luft, Julie A. – High School Journal, 2003
Over the past decade, the high number of teachers leaving the profession has been a growing concern among parents, teacher educators, administrators, and policy-makers. While most argue the problem is due to a burgeoning demand and increased numbers of retirements, some researchers propose that the problem of teacher shortages is far more complex.…
Descriptors: Teacher Persistence, Teacher Shortage, Secondary School Teachers, Science Teachers
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Thompson, Gail L.; Joshua-Shearer, Marilyn – High School Journal, 2002
This article presents the results of a study in which university students were questioned about their high school experiences. Major findings include (1) There is a great need to improve the quality of instruction that students receive in math, science, critical thinking, and study skills; (2) Hispanic and African American students believe that…
Descriptors: Teacher Influence, Academic Achievement, Study Skills, Undergraduate Students