Tag: Teacher Preparation

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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Proposed Legislation to Elevate the Preparation of Teachers

Policy and Practice

April 25th, 2013

Back in January, Governor Markell delivered his State of the State and called the legislature to action on strengthening the preparation of teachers in Delaware.  Yesterday, legislation was filed which, if passed, will drastically strengthen the way higher education prepares teachers in the state of Delaware.  Why now? As a small state with...

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April 24, 2013

News, Policy and Practice

April 24th, 2013

Local News The News Journal Pencader and state remain at odds over possible rescue The relationship between Pencader Charter School and the state Department of Education appears to be deteriorating. The two sides are still battling over who is responsible for filling a $350,000 hole in the school’s budget, with no resolution in sight. If that...

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March 20, 2013

Policy and Practice

March 20th, 2013

National News Education News Professors express worry over possible MOOC mandate Public colleges and universities in California are expressing concern over a proposal that would have them accept for credit online courses offered by other entities – including for-profit companies. Of particular worry is how the faculty and administrators could...

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