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AACTE and Mursion collaborate to support teacher preparation through coronavirus

May 7, 2020

New partnership offers virtual reality classrooms to advance learning for future teachers (May 7, 2020, Washington, D.C.) – The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), the leading voice on educator preparation, and Mursion, the global leader in virtual reality (VR) training, are partnering to offer educators and students world-class experiential learning through simulations. The collaboration provides teacher candidates an […]

Ann Larson at University of Louisville Becomes AACTE Board Chair

March 2, 2020

(March 2, 2020, Washington, D.C.) – The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) announced today Ann Larson, Ph.D., of the University of Louisville (UofL) (KY) as the new chair of its Board of Directors. During her one-year term, Larson will support AACTE and its President and CEO Lynn M. Gangone in implementing the Association’s new strategic plan, addressing challenges of recruiting qualified teacher candidates representing underrepresented and diverse backgrounds into the teaching profession and growing the Association’s membership. “AACTE is resolute to represent and […]

America’s Colleges for Teacher Education Gather in Atlanta

February 29, 2020

AACTE Conference Addresses How to Disrupt Inequities in Education (February 29, 2020, Atlanta, Ga.) – Nearly 2,000 teacher educators kicked off the 72nd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis yesterday. The conference, themed “Disrupting Inequities: Educating for Change,” is being held February 28 – […]

National Teacher Educators Conference in Atlanta to Explore Actions Needed to Establish a Sustainable and Diverse Profession

February 21, 2020

MEDIA ALERT                                            Contact: Jerrica Thurman Tel: (202) 478-4502 E-mail: jthurman@aacte.org National Teacher Educators Conference in Atlanta to Explore Actions Needed to Establish a Sustainable and Diverse Profession Compelling political and social forces are disrupting “business as usual” in […]

Leading Educators to Focus on Equity and Inclusivity at the AACTE 2020 Annual Meeting in Atlanta

February 21, 2020

MEDIA ALERT                                            Contact: Jerrica Thurman Tel: (202) 478-4502 E-mail: jthurman@aacte.org Leading Educators to Focus on Equity and Inclusivity at the AACTE 2020 Annual Meeting in Atlanta U.S. public schools serve students with diverse perspectives and needs, and educators […]

The Nation’s Teacher Educators to Convene in Atlanta at the AACTE 2020 Annual Meeting

February 21, 2020

MEDIA ALERT                                            Contact: Jerrica Thurman Tel: (202) 478-4502 E-mail: jthurman@aacte.org The Nation’s Teacher Educators to Convene in Atlanta at the AACTE 2020 Annual Meeting Teacher educators from across the nation will engage in thought-provoking discussions about today’s most pressing […]

AACTE Announces 2020 National Award Winners

February 10, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For media inquiries, contact: Jerrica Thurman 202-478-4502 or jthurman@aacte.org (February 10, 2010, Washington, D.C.) The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) is pleased to announce the 2020 recipients of its annual awards for innovative research, best practice, and exemplary leadership in educator preparation. The following member institutions and individuals will […]

Leading Educator Preparation Association Releases New Strategic Plan

October 24, 2019

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Jerrica Thurman Tel: 202-478-4502 Email: jthurman@aacte.org Leading Educator Preparation Association Releases New Strategic Plan (October 24, 2019, Washington, D.C.) – The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) publicly announced today their new strategic plan effective through 2023. The plan reflects the Association’s ongoing commitment to high-quality educator preparation while leveraging […]

20 AACTE Member Institutions Receive 2019 Teacher Quality Partnership Grants

October 10, 2019

For Immediate Release Contact: Jerrica Thurman 202-478-4502 or jthurman@aacte.org 20 AACTE Member Institutions Receive 2019 Teacher Quality Partnership Grants (October 10, 2019, Washington, D.C.) – The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) celebrates its 20 member institutions that received the 2019 Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) grants from the U.S. Department of Education announced last […]

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