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From: AZ Central
What: Arizona State University’s College of Teacher Education and Leadership received a Best Practice Award for Effective Partnerships by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. ASU was honored at the association’s Annual Meeting and Exhibits in New York City on Feb. 27. Background: The award recognizes ASU’s collaboration among schools, colleges and departments of education. Reflections: “The community-based teacher-preparation model used by our College of Teacher Education and Leadership is a prime example of the positive impact on both parties that occurs when university and community come together,” said Michael Crow, ASU’s president.