New Pathways in Teacher Preparation and Certification: Perspectives on Alternative Teacher Education Methods

--Makes the case for a new approach for teacher preparation and certification, in which institutions are empowered to educate, prepare, certify, hire, and develop teachers who have been prepared by different educational traditions. --Diverse contributors from a range of institutions showcase how a variety of different, creative educational organizations have prepared teachers for their specific school models, from Montessori schools, to online teaching, to vocational schools, to Charlotte Mason teacher preparation. --Offers insights for those involved in teacher preparation to help explore alternative pathways and new models for teacher preparation, relevant for scholars, policymakers, administrators, and educators working within teacher education programs.