An increasing number of teachers without traditional education degrees are poised to enter Indiana’s classrooms, bringing expertise in outside subject areas. (AP)
Fewer than 600 of the estimated 2,400 newly minted teachers who graduated from colleges of education in the state this year were unable to get hired anywhere in Oregon. (AP)
According to a recent survey by MetLife Inc., nearly half of all teachers say their students’ learning abilities are so varied that they can’t teach effectively. Join us to learn what tools and skills teachers need to improve classroom management in diverse settings.
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The $100 billion in economic-stimulus funds going to America’s schools present districts with a unique opportunity and a challenge. How can school districts spend the one-time funding in ways that bring lasting positive academic effects and ensure a good return on taxpayers’ investment? Join us as two superintendents describe how their districts are deploying their stimulus dollars to achieve the greatest long-term impact.
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With fears of the H1N1 flu in the air, schools are under pressure to get their crisis management plans in order quickly. Now available as a downloadable PDF, this Spotlight on the Flu and Schools shares practical tips for keeping school running in the face of an outbreak, reaching students if schools close, and taking thoughtful steps to avoid spreading germs in the first place. Get it now.
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