Clark and Fischetti describe a model for use in recruiting prospective teacher candidates to teach mathematics, science, and English in secondary schools. The article is a detailed descrip tion of MESTEP, a 15 month master's level program, with particular attention to selection processes and interview procedures. The implications for the teacher education community are dis cussed.
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