Walter Irving Garms
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Walter Irving Garms
Professor Emeritus, Graduate School of Education and Human Development,
University of Rochester
Walter Irving Garms was professor emeritus and former dean of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development at the University of Rochester. Previously, he taught at Teachers College, Columbia University. Dr. Garms graduated from Stanford University where he earned an MA and PhD.
updated 1986
Publications by Walter Irving Garms
Is the Reserve Pool a Realistic Source of Supply?
An adequate supply of qualified teachers is central to improving education in California. Our supply and demand projections indicate that teacher shortages will be concentrated in specific subject areas and geographical regions. Shortages may…
This study of participation in the Minimum Teacher Salary provision of SB 813 was undertaken by PACE in response to concerns that districts were not taking advantage of the act. The Legislative Analyst in the Analysis of the Budget Bill has…
This article examines the challenges of addressing teacher shortages in California, emphasizing how these shortages threaten to undermine recent educational improvements. The analysis highlights critical gaps in teacher supply across specific…
Accountability can be part of the solution. That is, accountability can lead to school improvement. However, accountability can also be part of the problem. It can lead to gross distortions. Teaching is a complex task. Our best understanding of the…