11.   But not all experienced teachers improved enough when offered the chance.

12.   But the state lost points for failing to assess the performance of more experienced teachers.

13.   But under current circumstances, recruiting experienced teachers is impractical even though some, their children grown, might find the coasts or warmer climates appealing.

14.   But with so great a need for experienced teachers, even a few would make a difference.

15.   Experienced teachers at Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School, including three Teach for America alumni, were eager to help her.

16.   Finally, experienced teachers who pursued further education and obtained extra skills could receive licenses that would give them a special designation and a higher salary.

17.   First they put out a call for experienced teachers, male and female.

18.   It is no secret that schools in the poorest neighborhoods suffer the worst overcrowding and are staffed by the least experienced teachers.

19.   Joseph Bruno, the Republican majority leader, urged adoption of the measure, saying the state stands to lose many of its most experienced teachers.

20.   Last year, the Texas Legislature approved a similar pension measure to the one proposed by the Regents to entice experienced teachers out of retirement.