Sanders reports on the recent survey of chief state school officers to assess state policies that influence the quality of teachers and teaching. The recommen dations developed as a result of the survey focus on issues, trends, and strategies for attracting, preparing, licensing, and retraining competent persons for the teaching profession. Twenty-one of the recommendations are presented with the intent of guiding state educational policy and strengthen ing teacher preparation.
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Sanders, T. (1984, January). Staffing the nation's schools: A national emergency. Washington, DC: Council of Chief State School Officers. (Available from Council of State School Officers, 400 North Capitol Street, Suite 379, Washington, DC 20001)
