> if the process that shrinks the pool is better at chopping off the low end of the distribution We actually know from decades of metrics that the process of g

> if the process that shrinks the pool is better at chopping off the low end of the distribution We actually know from decades of metrics that the process of getting a masters in education selects for the bottom end, not the top. Education majors are one of the lowest scoring groups on the GMATs. Eliminating this sort of certification in favor of Bachelors in general would in fact increase qualifications dramatically. As far as jumping through hoops, many of the best teachers I have met left the field in exasperation due to the hassles and unnecessary stress of dealing with administration overhead and meddling, and micromanaging of their curriculum by education board members who often have no notable qualifications or experience, and in some cases appear to be functionally illiterate, yet determine policy.