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Meeting the Teacher Quality
Imperative: New Evidence on Teacher Induction
and Professional Development -- In
this recent SEE forum, experts discussed
research on teacher quality -- how teacher
competency affects student success, what makes
highly qualified teachers, how to hire them and
keep them. Source: SEE Forums -- Scientific
Evidence in Education Forums.
Spellings Issues New Graduation Rate Regulations -- On October 28, US Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings issued the long-awaited final regulations on Title I of the No Child Left Behind Act, which include a requirement that states use a uniform calculation for determining every high school’s graduation rate. Source: US Department of Education.
School Choice -- There are a number of options for parents who decide their children are better served outside their neighborhood public school -- out of boundary discretionary transfer, public charter schools, and vouchers used to subsidize private school attendance (for example, the Washington Scholarship Fund and the Latino Student Fund). Sources: FOCUS -- Friends of Choice in Urban Schools, District of Columbia Public Schools, District of Columbia Public Charter School Board, Washington Scholarship Fund, Latino Student Fund.
TAP (Teacher Advancement Program) -- The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) accepts applications from schools that state departments of education select to compete in their program to recruit and develop future teachers. The chosen individuals are paid more and receive special training. Source: National Institute for Excellence in Teaching.
NCTAF Research and Reports -- The National Commission on Teaching and America's Future (NCTAF) has identified four strategies to improve teaching and learning -- "create strong learning communities in schools; close the gap between teacher preparation and practice; support professionally rewarding teaching careers; develop authentic teaching standards and learning assessments. Its Research and Reports page contains many resources on these topics. Source: National Commission on Teaching and America's Future.
Future of Teaching -- Barnett Berry, President and CEO of the Center for Teaching Quality, writes, speaks, and presents to the Colorado Board of Schools on the teaching profession in the 21st century. Source: Center for Teaching Quality.
Hopes, Fears, & Reality: A Balanced Look at American Charter Schools in 2008 -- The fourth annual report from the National Charter School Research Project (NCSRP) examines the differences among charter schools. It also takes a look at college access programs, special education, and measuring demand. Source: National Charter School Research Project.
"What Do We Know About the Outcomes of KIPP Schools?" -- An article entitled "“Realistic Expectations” Urged for KIPP Schools. Expert says existing research offers positive but mixed picture" assesses KIPP's (Knowledge Is Power Program) impact, calls for further evidence, and advises caution. Source: Great Lakes Center for Education Research & Practice.
"Measuring What Matters: Creating Longitudinal Data Systems to Improve Student Achievement" -- This survey of 50 states and the District of Columbia indicates that only six states can fully follow the trajectory of students from preK through 12th grade. Forty-eight states are able to track half the criteria. Source: Data Quality Campaign.
Diverse Classrooms Challenge New Teachers' Skills -- This report shows that beginner teachers need further preparation in working with diverse and special needs children. Source: Public Agenda.
Everybody Ready for School: How Can we Ensure High Quality Early Childhood Programs? -- This guide focuses on the quality of pre-school programs and its impact on how prepared children are to succeed in subsequent grades. Source: Public Agenda.
Helping All Students Succeed in a Diverse Society -- The formula for widespread educational success, according to this guide, is to demand high achievement, involve parents and community, and provide a secure and rich learning context. Source: Public Agenda.
School Choice -- This balanced view of vouchers, charter schools, and the traditional public school system lays out the pros and cons of each. Source: Public Agenda.
From Evidence to Action: A Seamless Process in Formative Assessment? -- A recent report concludes that math teachers find it easier to measure student achievement than to decide what to teach next. Source: CRESST -- National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, & Student Testing
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Spellings Issues New Graduation Rate Regulations -- On October 28, US Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings issued the long-awaited final regulations on Title I of the No Child Left Behind Act, which include a requirement that states use a uniform calculation for determining every high school’s graduation rate. Source: US Department of Education.
School Choice -- There are a number of options for parents who decide their children are better served outside their neighborhood public school -- out of boundary discretionary transfer, public charter schools, and vouchers used to subsidize private school attendance (for example, the Washington Scholarship Fund and the Latino Student Fund). Sources: FOCUS -- Friends of Choice in Urban Schools, District of Columbia Public Schools, District of Columbia Public Charter School Board, Washington Scholarship Fund, Latino Student Fund.
TAP (Teacher Advancement Program) -- The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) accepts applications from schools that state departments of education select to compete in their program to recruit and develop future teachers. The chosen individuals are paid more and receive special training. Source: National Institute for Excellence in Teaching.
NCTAF Research and Reports -- The National Commission on Teaching and America's Future (NCTAF) has identified four strategies to improve teaching and learning -- "create strong learning communities in schools; close the gap between teacher preparation and practice; support professionally rewarding teaching careers; develop authentic teaching standards and learning assessments. Its Research and Reports page contains many resources on these topics. Source: National Commission on Teaching and America's Future.
Future of Teaching -- Barnett Berry, President and CEO of the Center for Teaching Quality, writes, speaks, and presents to the Colorado Board of Schools on the teaching profession in the 21st century. Source: Center for Teaching Quality.
Hopes, Fears, & Reality: A Balanced Look at American Charter Schools in 2008 -- The fourth annual report from the National Charter School Research Project (NCSRP) examines the differences among charter schools. It also takes a look at college access programs, special education, and measuring demand. Source: National Charter School Research Project.
"What Do We Know About the Outcomes of KIPP Schools?" -- An article entitled "“Realistic Expectations” Urged for KIPP Schools. Expert says existing research offers positive but mixed picture" assesses KIPP's (Knowledge Is Power Program) impact, calls for further evidence, and advises caution. Source: Great Lakes Center for Education Research & Practice.
"Measuring What Matters: Creating Longitudinal Data Systems to Improve Student Achievement" -- This survey of 50 states and the District of Columbia indicates that only six states can fully follow the trajectory of students from preK through 12th grade. Forty-eight states are able to track half the criteria. Source: Data Quality Campaign.
Diverse Classrooms Challenge New Teachers' Skills -- This report shows that beginner teachers need further preparation in working with diverse and special needs children. Source: Public Agenda.
Everybody Ready for School: How Can we Ensure High Quality Early Childhood Programs? -- This guide focuses on the quality of pre-school programs and its impact on how prepared children are to succeed in subsequent grades. Source: Public Agenda.
Helping All Students Succeed in a Diverse Society -- The formula for widespread educational success, according to this guide, is to demand high achievement, involve parents and community, and provide a secure and rich learning context. Source: Public Agenda.
School Choice -- This balanced view of vouchers, charter schools, and the traditional public school system lays out the pros and cons of each. Source: Public Agenda.
From Evidence to Action: A Seamless Process in Formative Assessment? -- A recent report concludes that math teachers find it easier to measure student achievement than to decide what to teach next. Source: CRESST -- National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, & Student Testing
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