Better Teachers, Better Preschools: Student Achievement Linked to Teacher QualificationsNIEER Policy Brief (Issue 2, March 2003) Research has linked early learning and development to the educational qualifications of teachers. The most effective preschool teachers -- those with at least a four-year college degree and specialized training in early childhood -- have more responsive interactions with children, provide richer language and cognitive experiences, and are less authoritarian. High-quality preschool education depends on effective, high-quality teachers.
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