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Improving teacher preparation and selection: lessons from the Pennsylvania experience

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  • Strauss, Robert P.
  • Bowes, Lori R.
  • Marks, Mindy S.
  • Plesko, Mark R.

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  • Strauss, Robert P. & Bowes, Lori R. & Marks, Mindy S. & Plesko, Mark R., 2000. "Improving teacher preparation and selection: lessons from the Pennsylvania experience," Economics of Education Review, Elsevier, vol. 19(4), pages 387-415, October.
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