Most-Qualified California Teachers Near Retirement

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Published December 12, 2006 at 10:58 AM PST

This story was published more than 17 years ago.

The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning in Santa Cruz released a new study that finds that while California teachers are more likely to meet qualifications, many are nearing retirement. Plu

Tom Fudge: California has spent about 10 years trying to reduce class sizes in public schools and improve the qualifications of teachers. That two-pronged approach has been a major challenge, as it seeks to increase the quantity and quality of teachers in the state.

A research and lobbying group in Santa Cruz has been following the developments in this story by issuing reports every year on student achievement and the teaching profession. The group is called the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning. And its latest report has some good news and bad news. Guest

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Margaret Gaston, e xecutive director of the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning, based in Santa Cruz.