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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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Medford, Lienne; Knorr, Ron; Cook, Michael – SRATE Journal, 2013
Both academic studies and the popular press have reported the lack of male teachers in the K-12 teaching force, both in the United States and in much of the world. The number of male teachers in the United States has declined precipitously since the early 20th century. This underrepresentation is particularly highest among primary school teachers…
Descriptors: Males, Gender Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Disproportionate Representation
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Knorr, Ron – SRATE Journal, 2012
Since their introduction to teacher education programs in the 1980s, teacher education cohorts have become a standard scheme of organization in teacher preparation programs. This literature review notes some common characteristics and issues in cohort operations. Cohorts contain a standard academic core, class scheduling, and timeline to program…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Socialization, Teacher Education Programs, Guidance