Three areas of current literature addressing the problem of low and declining teacher quality are included in this 60-citation annotated bibliography. The first area, past trends and the current status of teachers in the workforce, was explored in an effort to determine how education and teachers came to their present situation. In the second area, the effect these trends have on effective teachers, the current shortages and surpluses of teachers in various subject areas were explored. The third area studied, possible improvements in the quality of teachers, was explored for programs being proposed to solve the problems revealed as teacher surpluse, shortage, and quality. A summary of findings on trends in education is presented and some conclusions and recommendations are offered. (JD)