AACTE Celebrates Sen. Reed’s and Rep. Honda’s Introduction of “The Educator Preparation Reform Act”
September 20, 2012
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(Sept. 20, 2012, Washington, D.C.) – The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) celebrates Sen. Jack Reed’s (D-R.I.) and Rep. Mike Honda’s (D-Calif.) introduction of “The Educator Preparation Reform Act.” The bill, announced today at a press conference in Washington, D.C., will improve the quality of teaching in high-need schools by reforming and strengthening accountability of educator preparation programs, and supporting partnerships to meet the needs of educators and educational leaders.