"The findings of this report make clear that California's teaching workforce is under tremendous strain, and that tension is impacting our students and undermining their future," concluded Gaston. "Despite the current focus on the profession, all signs indicate the system that provides teachers to our schools is eroding. At every point, teachers are receiving less and less support needed to improve the quality of instruction. The system of evaluation does little to improve teaching, and the policy and philanthropic communities, education leadership and others do not have the data necessary to make informed and strategic decisions. We face a serious conflict between the high expectations we have for students and the investments we are making in our schools. "
In addition to its research findings, California's Teaching Force 2010: Key Issues and Trends calls for bold and creative action to address current challenges. The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning offers four recommendations that take into consideration the ways school are funded, how teachers are evaluated and given the professional support they need to ensure their effectiveness, and the establishment of a comprehensive data system which can contribute to sound rational decision making at all levels of the education system.
The full report and its recommendations, as well as summary materials, are available on the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning's website at www.cftl.org .
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