Welcome to CALDER's Explainer Series. CALDER Explainers are designed to succinctly describe empirical research on contemporary topics in education and encourage evidence-based policymaking.
Missing Elements in the Discussion of Teacher Shortages
November 11, 2016
This CALDER Explainer reviews recent reporting of teacher shortages and how the current narrative excludes important issues about the production of new teachers and the factors that impact teacher attrition.
Re-Framing the Discussion About Teacher Education
January 19, 2016
This CALDER Explainer reviews empirical evidence about the relationship between specific aspects of teacher education and schooling outcomes, and suggests directions for future research.
Paying Attention to Teacher Pensions
November 17, 2015
This CALDER Explainer reviews the issue of teacher pensions. We provide background information and cover research on rising pension costs, how the pension structure influences the teaching workforce, and teacher preferences over retirement benefits..