1.   The university is known for many things, he said, most notably its teacher education programs.

2.   And he is imposing strict new requirements for teacher education programs and teachers.

3.   At the same time, Roberts said, a number of teacher training programs have failed to effectively teach these pedagogical skills.

4.   -- Conduct teacher education programs at middle schools with university collaboration.

5.   Bush proposed to freeze funding for teacher training programs, Kozberg said, because he knew they had received large budget increases in the very recent past.

6.   But the steep price tag for a statewide teacher insurance program could dampen support.

7.   But while teacher education programs may not be more diversified, some have grown more competitive.

8.   Davis wants more money for teacher training programs.

9.   Dole said there needs to be more rigorous teacher training programs and a more rigorous certification process in order to provide students with better teachers.

10.   Educators strongly advise potential career switchers to do their homework before entering a teacher certification program.