The standards are compatible with national board standards but are designed for those just entering the profession. This is the third leg in the national commission's three-legged stool for ensuring teacher quality. Degree in Subject Area. Percent of secondary teachers who hold a degree in the subject that they teach. Teachers cannot teach what they do not know.
Studies show a correlation between teacher knowledge and student achievement.
The percentages in this column include secondary teachers in math, science, English, social studies, the fine arts, foreign languages, or special education, as well as special education teachers at the elementary level. 1997 Editorial Projects in Education Inc.