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The Effect of Alternative Certification on Student Achievement: A Literature Review

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  • Neil S. Seftor
  • Daniel P. Mayer

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In the past two decades, the number of states offering alternative certification routes for teachers increased from a handful to 45. Some estimates suggest that a third of any given year's newly hired teachers come through these routes.

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  • Neil S. Seftor & Daniel P. Mayer, "undated". "The Effect of Alternative Certification on Student Achievement: A Literature Review," Mathematica Policy Research Reports e178417109a54096855feb4d0, Mathematica Policy Research.
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    1. Monk, David H., 1994. "Subject area preparation of secondary mathematics and science teachers and student achievement," Economics of Education Review, Elsevier, vol. 13(2), pages 125-145, June.
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