The improvement of teacher education will require educators to broaden the philosophic base of education, engage in constructive dialogue with critics, establish high standards of competence, and widen the base of educational research and development. (JD)

Reports from 10 institutions that took part in the Preservice Teacher Education Improvement Project are presented. Each university or college lists and discusses goals and programs developed due to the Improvement Project. (DF)

Excerpts from observers of the conference "Policies, Practices, and Research in Teacher Education: Beyond the Looking Glass" illustrate the variety of recommendations to improve teacher education and the quality of teaching that emerged during this conference. Conference observers were Hendrik Gideonse, Shirley Hord, Thomas J. Lasley, Preston…

A response to articles by Alan Tom and Richard Wisniewski (November-December 1981 Journal of Teacher Education) is offered. Alternatives to the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards are considered. It is suggested that higher selection standards for teachers be coupled with financial incentives. (PP)