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Our partners at A+ Schools have put together this great policy brief that explains what's at stake in Pittsburgh. Please take a read: http://bit.ly/JeNFfH.
Rally May 15, Schenley Plaza
What: Rally to support students Where: Schenley Plaza (map) When: 6:30 pm, May 15, 2012 Join us as we rally with A+ Schools, the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Promise, the Black Political Empowerment Project, Communities in…
GUEST BLOG: Serve that annual performance review with a side of VAM
By Jennifer Wright Teachers, administrators, and parents may have heard the strange new acronym bouncing around faculty and community meetings this past year. Public education guru Michelle Rhee and Secretary of Education Arnie Duncan have certainly uttered it as…
CEO Yolie Flores discusses RTTT opportunity for LAUSD
CEO Yolie Flores was part of a great Which Way, L.A.? discussion last night with moderator Warren Olney and TOP-Ed co-writer and editor John Fensterwald about LAUSD's opportunity to apply for Race To The Top (RTTT) funding. If you…
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Why Focus on Teaching?Teachers have a bigger impact on student achievement than any other in-school factor. That’s why Communities for Teaching Excellence is working with our local partners, school systems and their unions on improved training and support for teachers, with the goal of ensuring effective teaching for every student, in every classroom, every year. (Above) One Chance Colorado video of Lauren, a Denver Public Schools teacher, discussing how she motivates her 3rd graders. (0:32) Click here to get inspired by more videos! |
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