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Securing Student and Teacher Privacy Is Goal of New Task Force Principles
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Jerrica Thurman 202-478-4502 or jthurman@aacte.org Guidance responds to popularity of performance assessment in educator preparation (April 20, 2016, Washington, D.C.) – A set of principles released today gives educators and policymakers new guidance on the secure and ethical use of video and other classroom materials gathered as part of pre-service teacher preparation. […]
Old Dominion University Education Dean Becomes Chair of AACTE Board
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Jerrica Thurman 202-478-4502 or jthurman@aacte.org (March 1, 2016, Washington, D.C.) – Today Dr. Jane Bray, dean of the Darden College of Education at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va., becomes the new chair of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) Board of Directors. During her one-year term as chair, […]
AACTE Kicks Off Its 68th Annual Meeting
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Jerrica Thurman 202-478-4502 or jthurman@aacte.org (February 23, 2016, Las Vegas, NV)—Today, the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) kicked off its 68th Annual Meeting themed, “Meeting the Demands of Professional Practice: Tough Questions, Tough Choices.” The event is being held February 23-25 at The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. […]
AACTE Awards to Honor Educator Preparation Programs, Scholars
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Jerrica Thurman 202-478-4502 or jthurman@aacte.org (Feb. 18, 2016, Washington, D.C.) – The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) is pleased to announce the 2016 recipients of its annual awards for best practice, professional achievement and writing and research. The following universities and individuals will be honored during AACTE’s 68th Annual […]
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Annual Meeting to Convene Over 2,000 Teacher Educators February 23-25
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Jerrica Thurman 202-478-4502 or jthurman@aacte.org (February 12, 2016, Washington, D.C.)– The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) will host the nation’s premier conference for educator preparation this month featuring over 700 presenters. The AACTE 68th Annual Meeting, to be held February 23-25 at The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev., […]
MEDIA ADVISORY – Press Conference on Educator Preparation Programs Addressing Teacher Shortage in Nevada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jerrica Thurman (202) 478-4502 or jthurman@aacte.org WHAT: Press Conference on Educator Preparation Programs Addressing Teacher Shortage in Nevada WHO: Officials from the Clark County School District and four Nevada colleges of education will share their work to develop a more robust teacher pipeline that addresses the needs of schools across Clark […]
AACTE Commends Congress on ESEA Reauthorization, Urges Responsible Implementation
Official AACTE Statement For interviews, contact: Jerrica Thurman 202-478-4502 or jthurman@aacte.org (December 9, 2015, Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congress completed its long-overdue reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The bipartisan legislation, titled the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), now awaits the president’s signature. The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) applauds […]
New Report on First-Year edTPA® Data Shows Growth, Affirms Validity & Reliability of the First Nationally Available Licensure Assessment of Teacher Candidates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Adam Bradley (301-6560348 or Adam@thehatchergroup.com WASHINGTON – Sept. 30, 2015 – A new public report on the first full year of edTPA implementation provides the most detailed picture to date of edTPA’s expansion as the first nationally available performance-based assessment and support system for teacher licensure. More than 18,000 candidate portfolios […]
American Public Values Teacher Quality, Opposes High-Stakes Testing, Split on Opting Out
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For interviews, contact: Jerrica Thurman (202) 478-4502 or jthurman@aacte.org (August 25, 2015, Washington, D.C.) – AACTE’s more than 800 member institutions are dedicated to high-quality preparation that ensures the effectiveness, diversity and readiness of professional educators, supporting the priorities of the American public surveyed in the 47th annual PDK/Gallup Poll of the […]
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