A new program for preservice elementary teachers at the University of Tasmania is discussed, with the mathematics and mathematics education components described. Reactions to the improved program have been very positive. (MNS)

A plan for teacher education proposed by a special Massachusetts state panel is discussed. The report calls for: elimination of traditional undergraduate education major, a master's degree for all new teachers, a redesigned master's degree program that would emphasize classroom teaching, and designation of certain schools as teacher-development…