Tag: Teacher Effectiveness

Let’s Not Leave Teachers’ Effectiveness to Chance

Policy and Practice

April 30th, 2013

As a new teacher, we all understand – the first year inside a classroom is hard. Really hard. It’s a time when we go from imagining what our classroom might look like to the reality of getting it done day in and day out. However, when we look at our schools today, it’s clear that very few people, if any, give it the attention it deserves...

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March 14, 2013

News, Policy and Practice

March 14th, 2013

Local News The News Journal State rejects Christina's teacher bonus proposal The state Department of Education rejected the Christina School District’s proposed alternative to the state teacher bonus program, according to a letter sent Tuesday to district officials.  This volleys the issue back into Christina’s court, with millions in grant...

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March 6, 2013

Policy and Practice

March 6th, 2013

Local News The Sussex Countian Clayton Elementary to offer Spanish immersion class The John M. Clayton Elementary School in Frankford will launch a Spanish immersion program for kindergarten students during the 2013-2014 school year.  Kindergarten students selected for the program will spend half of each school day learning in English and the...

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March 5, 2013

News, Policy and Practice

March 5th, 2013

Local News The News Journal An editorial Start high-quality learning in preschool In “Child care is a small-business issue,” Ms. Abrams presented a compelling list of reasons why small businesses should support high-quality preschool programs for young children, noting the benefits not only to the young child but also to the parent(s) who work...

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