Collaborate with school districts to find ways to share financial support of graduate students. Key Idea Shortages in teaching and educational administration are increasing. Recommendations TCU should address these shortages without compromising the quality of the current graduate experience. A Ph.D. program would provide distinctiveness. Increasing the diversity in graduate education at TCU would provide distinctiveness.
Recommendations Create a mentor system for new teachers.
Develop a web site where teachers can interact with university faculty and other teachers. Provide materials allowance for math and science teachers. Provide travel budgets for math and science teachers. Provide continuing education opportunities for math and science teachers. Reconfigure undergraduate training for elementary, middle school, and high school teachers.