State says nearly all teachers strong in core subjects

Saturday, January 24, 2004

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Teachers in 95 percent of Missouri's public school classes were "highly qualified" by federal standards to teach their subject matter last year, state officials say, and plans are being made for raising the percentage.

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