Survey finds wealthy districts get best teachers

10-19-2010

Fort Worth Star-Telelgram

A survey that measures teacher quality in Texas has found that students in underachieving poor and minority districts are more likely to have under-qualified teachers than those in better-performing, wealthier white districts. The Association of Texas Professional Educators presented its report Monday, citing "substantial" differences in teacher quality at more than 5,700 schools surveyed. David de la Garza, president of the group, tells the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, "In other words, the students who are most in need of the most-qualified teachers are the least likely to be taught by them." The study measured data from the 2008-2009 school year. The survey took into account teacher certification test scores, years of experience and length of time in the same teaching position. (more…)

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