A 15-member American Federation of Teachers task force on teacher preparation has garnered nationwide attention for its proposals to raise standards for entry into the teaching profession. Read the Raising the Bar report and let us know what you think.

Question Title

* 1. Should prospective teachers be required to take a bar-like exam?

Question Title

* 2. Should prospective teachers be required maintain a required grade-point average?

Question Title

* 3. Should prospective teachers be required to reach a minimum score on college-entrance exams?

Question Title

* 4. Would recommendations from Raising the Bar “elevate the teaching profession?”

Question Title

* 5. Where do you work?

Question Title

* 6. Any other comments?

Question Title

* 7. Name (optional)

Question Title

* 8. E-mail (optional)

Question Title

* 9. Would you like to be added to the Texas AFT e-mail list for "Action Alerts" on important legislation, along with our e-mail newsletter? (If "Yes," be sure you have entered your e-mail address in question #13, or subscribe online at here.)

On Submit, you will be redirected to our Facebook page ... Be sure to "Like" us to stay plugged in!

T