A new report looking at getting quality people into teaching has recommended introducing bonuses for schools and reducing teacher workloads.

The report was addressing concerns that graduates are often unprepared to jump into teaching, and recommended a focus on attracting high-quality, diverse candidates into initial teacher education, and ensuring their preparation is evidence-based and practical.

University of WA emeritus professor of education Bill Louden was part of the review panel, and spoke with Oliver Peterson on Perth LIVE.

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