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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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Impact of Testing on Minorities Entering Teaching.
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Gillis, M. K. – Teacher Education and Practice, 1991
Examines the impact of Texas' student competency testing (done before admission to teacher education programs and teacher certification) on faculty ethnic composition. Statistics indicate only 5 percent of American teachers will be minorities in 2000. Recruitment and retention of minorities in teacher education and development of nondiscriminatory…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Access to Education, College Students, Competency Based Teacher Education
Recruiting Mature Adults as Teachers.
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Hollis, L. Y.; Houston, W. Robert – Teacher Education and Practice, 1991
Discusses the value of recruiting mature adults into teaching. Research indicates they have different needs, motivations, values, and experiences, which teacher preparation programs must reflect. They generally cannot take traditional programs designed for younger students but require time-efficient programs that help them redevelop study habits…
Descriptors: Adult Students, College Students, Higher Education, Maturity (Individuals)