Published: November 1, 1990

Notebook

A Teacher Internship: The RAND Corp. has released a report outlining a plan to require aspiring teachers to undergo a paid, yearlong internship similar to those required for physicians and other professionals. Such an internship would give novice teachers a chance to work closely with skilled mentors, providing them with a better introduction to the profession. Copies of the report, The Teaching Internship: Practical Preparation for a Licensed Profession, are available for $10 each from the RAND Center for the Study of the Teaching Profession, Publications, 1700 Main St., P.O. Box 2138,...