Teacher education

House and Senate negotiators reach compromise on measure authorizing increased research spending and new education programs.

Group dubious of education schools’ quality and motives says they have hijacked an important reform movement, but a research group's president disagrees.

U. of Iowa's nursing college shifts emphasis away from undergraduates and toward students who can soon enter the teaching ranks.

Foundation starts two fellowships with aim of infusing education programs with a more clinical curriculum and finding mentors for new teachers.

Federal program to draw students into "high need" teaching fields troubles college leaders because grants will turn to loans if students get off track.

At a time when many are bemoaning the lack of preparation of Americans in science and mathematics, a new study places at least some of the blame on math teachers left unequipped by college and university teacher education programs.

College financial aid administrators prepare to help students understand a complicated new federal grant for teachers in training, of which many were critical.

New reports identify lots of interest in the field -- alongside concerns about money matters -- and a need to customize certification programs for adult students.

Almost 80 public universities commit to working within their states to boost the number of K-12 educators in critical subject areas.

Carnegie Foundation's new president proposes a reform of teacher education programs.