Author: Tunara Moore

Authors, Artists and Activists Convene for AACTE’s Hip-Hop Educational Forum

Teacher education confab hails Jason Parker, Bakari Kitwana,Dr. Tricia Rosa and Gabriel “Asheru” Benn CONTACT:Jade Floyd,amangino@aacte.orgor 202.478.4596 New York, N.Y. (January 30, 2007) The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education’s (AACTE) will host a uniquely innovative and explorative educational seminar, entitled, Exploring the Use of Hip-Hop as an Innovative and Culturally Relevant Pedagogical Resource, […]

Senator Obama Spearheads Restoring Teacher Education Funding

CONTACT:Jade Floyd,amangino@aacte.org or 202.478.4596 Washington, D.C. (October 30, 2007) Last week, the U.S. Senate passed the FY 08 Labor/Health and Human Services/Education (L/HHS/E) appropriations bill. The Teacher Quality Enhancement (TQE) grant program was recommended for elimination by President Bush and received a funding cut in both the House and the Senate bill. Currently funded at […]