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Report Reveals Most 'Highly Qualified' Teachers Across U.S.
Ninety-four percent of U.S. schools are taught by highly qualified teachers in core academic subjects.
Jill Hare, Editor | TheApple.com
It’s been a long five years since educators around the U.S. have to come know (and perhaps loathe) the term ‘highly qualified.’ The U.S. Department of Education has been following the issue closely and has recently released data about which classrooms around the country are being taught by ‘highly qualified’ teachers. This study shows a 7% improvement from the 2003-2004 data.
If you aren’t familiar with what ‘highly qualified’ means or want to know if you can assign this label to your current school position, read TheApple’s 20 Frequently Asked Questions.
All U.S. Schools
On average, 94% of U.S. core academic classes are taught by highly qualified teachers. Not bad, right? Seventy-six percent of the states fall between 90-100%, with only 12 states falling below the 90% mark. A standout among all the states is North Dakota- the only state that scores 100%.
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Top 10 Highly Qualified States
Top 5 States: Elementary School Level
Top 5 States: Secondary School Level
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The Lowest Qualified States
Lowest 5 States: Elementary Level
Lowest 5 States: Secondary Level
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What Does It Mean for Teachers?
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cassia_sunshine
about 1 year ago
12 comments
I think that I want to teach in D.C. or Dallas. Does anyone have any info on these two cities? Mainly D.C.
mamadeeds
about 1 year ago
8 comments
I have lived in two of the bottom 10 states. Yikes.
Sandijo
about 1 year ago
40 comments
good to know when I live in the top ten I nee to stay on my toes