The dynamics of teacher supply and demand cannot be understood, the authors argue, when there is no agreement on the definition of a teacher, the relationship between class size and teacher effectiveness, and the proper career pattern of a teacher. (MT)

Despite months of work by the California Commission on the Teaching Profession and ten specific recommendations introduced into the legislature, the reform effort in California is stymied. This article discussed how demographic elements, money and control issues, and public apathy have overpowered change attempts. (MT)

An external evaluation of team training and program evaluation processes addressed California teacher educators' concerns that evaluators of teacher credentialing programs were unprepared, making the process ineffective. Surveys of higher education institutions raised concerns about the benefits of increasing external scrutiny of teacher education…

This study attempted to determine the appropriateness of the National Teacher Examination (NTE) for certifying competency of applicants for teaching credentials. One conclusion is that the NTE is a valid instrument but that grade point averages need to be considered as well. (SM)