Press Releases & Statements
Mary E. Diez of Alverno College Honored for Distinguished Achievement in Teacher Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For interviews, contact: Lisa Johnson Kiefer 202-478-4502 or lkiefer@aacte.org (February 18, 2013, Washington, D.C.) – The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) has named Mary E. Diez, Ph.D., dean of the School of Education at Alverno College, the winner of its 2013 David G. Imig Award for Distinguished Achievement in […]
Experts Cite Lack of Research, Dismiss Credibility of State Policy Report on Teacher Preparation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For interviews, contact: Lisa Johnson Kiefer 202-478-4502 or lkiefer@aacte.org (January 25, 2013, Washington, D.C.) – Teacher preparation experts are dismissing the credibility of the latest National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) report, citing too many unanswered questions around its efficacy, methodology and accuracy. The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) […]
Special Statement from AACTE President on Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting
I have spent a great deal of time reflecting on the tragedy that struck Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. As a mother and grandmother, I am heartbroken by the loss of so many innocent children, and I mourn deeply for the victims’ loved ones. As a professional in the education community, I am […]
AACTE Statement on CCSSO Recommendations to Transform Educator Preparation
Official AACTE StatementFor interviews, contact: Lisa Johnson202-478-4502 or ljohnson@aacte.org (December 17, 2012, Washington, D.C.) – The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today issued a new report entitled, Our Responsibility, Our Promise: CCSSO Task Force Report on Transforming Educator Preparation and Entry into the Profession. This report outlines recommendations for state school chiefs […]
AACTE Statement on AFT ‘Raising the Bar’ Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For interviews, contact: Lisa Johnson 202-478-4502 or ljohnson@aacte.org The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has released a new report, Raising the Bar: Aligning and Elevating Teacher Preparation and the Teaching Profession. The report calls for a systemic approach and more rigorous standards to prepare teachers for successful careers, including establishing a professional […]
AACTE, MCEC Join Dr. Jill Biden to Celebrate Milestone for Joining Forces Commitment ‘Operation Educate The Educators’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For interviews, contact: Lisa Johnson 202-478-4502 or ljohnson@aacte.org More than 100 colleges and universities commit to prepare educators for unique challenges facing military children WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Dr. Jill Biden and Army Chief of Staff, General Raymond Odierno, along with the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) and the Military Child […]
AACTE Celebrates Sen. Reed’s and Rep. Honda’s Introduction of “The Educator Preparation Reform Act”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For interviews, contact: Lisa Johnson 202-478-4502 or ljohnson@aacte.org (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 […]
PDK/Gallup Poll Reveals Americans’ Agreement and Difference on Education Issues
Official AACTE StatementFor interviews, contact: Lisa Johnson202-478-4502 or ljohnson@aacte.org AACTE Sheds Light on Entry Requirements for Teacher Preparation Programs (August 23, 2012, Washington, D.C.) – The 44th annual Phi Delta Kappa (PDK)/Gallup Poll of the Public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools was released yesterday, highlighting Americans’ points of agreement and difference on education across the […]
Rep. Judy Chu and Sen. Bernie Sanders Honored for Outstanding Support of Educator Preparation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For interviews, contact: Lisa Johnson 202-478-4502 or ljohnson@aacte.org (June 14, 2012, Washington, D.C.) – The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) today named Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) the recipients of its Congressional Leadership Awards. The awards recognize Rep. Chu’s and Sen. Sanders’ longstanding commitment to […]
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