Author: Tunara Moore
Report: Alternate route programs not alternative enough
From: Education DailyMany alternative teacher certification programs do not differ substantially from traditional education school programs, according to a new report. Alternative Certification Isn’t Alternative, released this week by the National Council on Teacher Quality and the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, is based on surveys of 49 alternative certification programs in the 11 states that […]
Teacher Ed. Grants Would Be Slashed Under Pending Bills
From: Education WeekTeacher education programs have for years drawn criticism from policymakers and even some prominent voices in the field. Now, Congress is poised to slash spending on the main federal program aiding colleges of teacher education, despite efforts by some lawmakers to refocus the program to bolster partnerships between such colleges and school districts. […]
Performance Test for New Calif. Teachers Approved
From: Education WeekCalifornia has given the nod to a rigorous assessment created by teacher colleges that requires aspiring educators to show students are learning before they earn their preliminary licenses. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing this month approved the Performance Assessment for California Teachers , or PACT, developed by a consortium of 30 teacher […]
Gains Seen in Retooled Teacher Ed
From: Education WeekA study that scrutinizes 22 teacher-preparation programs in Louisiana says that it is possible to prepare new teachers who are as effective as, or sometimes more effective than, their experienced colleagues. Experts say the study, the first of its kind to come out of a state that has implemented a multi-pronged approach to […]
Obama talking more about education
From: the Ed Election Blog by the Education Writers AssociationAlexander Russo at This Week in Education has the scoop on Barack Obama’s take on changing NCLB during an MTV/MySpace forum. Meanwhile, The American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education is hailing Obama for his effort to spare the Teacher Quality Enhancement grant program from elimination […]
The Children Hurricane Katrina Left Behind is named as winner of the 2007 Phillip C. Chinn Book Award
CONTACT:Alyssa Mangino,amangino@aacte.org or 202.478.4596 Washington, D.C. (February 5, 2008) The Multicultural Program Awards Committee of the National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME) has selected The Children Hurricane Katrina Left Behind: Schooling Context, Professional Preparation, and Community Politics as the recipient of the 2007 Phillip C. Chinn Book Award. Dr. Porter Lee Troutman nominated AACTE this […]
AACTE Urges Immediate Action on Findings of Math Panel Report
CONTACT:Alyssa Mangino,amangino@aacte.orgor 202.478.4596 Washington, D.C. (March 14, 2008). The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) urges immediate action on the recommendations of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel’s final report. Dr. Sharon P. Robinson, AACTE President and CEO, confirms that “AACTE-member institutions are eagerly seeking the information the Panel has identified as not […]
Statement by The AACTE Regarding the February 14, 2008 Shooting at Northern Illinois University
CONTACT:Alyssa Mangino,amangino@aacte.orgor 202.478.4596 “We extend our deepest sympathy to the families and friends at Northern Illinois University who have suffered such a great loss, said Dr. Sharon Robinson, president and CEO of The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. We will long remember you and your loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.” Tragedy […]
The Children Hurricane Katrina Left Behind is named as winner of the 2007 Phillip C. Chinn Book Award
CONTACT:Alyssa Mangino,amangino@aacte.org or 202.478.4596 Washington, D.C. (February 5, 2008) The Multicultural Program Awards Committee of the National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME) has selected The Children Hurricane Katrina Left Behind: Schooling Context, Professional Preparation, and Community Politics as the recipient of the 2007 Phillip C. Chinn Book Award. Dr. Porter Lee Troutman nominated AACTE this […]
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