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teacher characteristics available to policymakers and researchers. Findings about the relationship between teacher characteristics and student achievement gains are very applicable to discussions of teacher policy. States gen-erally specify requirements for teachers in terms of degrees, coursework, and test
Mar 1, 2003 · Recent academic research suggests that teacher quality plays an important role in student achievement; however, empirical research on the efficacy of policies requiring teachers to obtain specific …
A large body of studies exists that examines the relationship between student achievement gains and the characteristics of teachers. To help policymakers and researchers use and build on this body of studies, this article reviews the studies systematically and synthesizes their results with deliberate consideration of each study’s qualities.
- Andrew J. Wayne, Peter Youngs
- 2003
Apr 22, 2019 · We employ a twin-by-year identification strategy using matched teacher-student data from North Carolina to credibly estimate the impact of teacher characteristics such as experience, certification, and advanced degrees on academic achievement in math and reading.
- Moiz Bhai, Irina Horoi
- 2019
A large body of studies exists that examines the relationship between student achievement gains and the characteristics of teachers. To help policymakers and researchers use and build on this body of studies, this article reviews the studies systematically and synthesizes their results with deliberate consideration of each study's qualities.
- Andrew J. Wayne, Peter Youngs
- 2003
Mar 1, 2005 · However, the results show few significant links between student achievement and observable teacher characteristics, especially for the first-grade cohort. For the fourth-grade cohort, there is weak evidence that teacher ex- perience is positively related to student achievement.
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For a class of average size (28 students), the cumulative lifetime income gains from a high value-added teacher exceed $1.4 million. This is equivalent to $267,000 in present value at age 12, discounting future earnings gains at a 5 percent interest rate.
