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Teacher Leaders Network
How English-Language Learners Have an Edge
Non-native English speakers—who access meaning through more than one language—can offer novel insights during whole-class comprehension exercises, says one high school teacher. (February 1, 2012)
Analysis Raises Questions About Rigor of Teacher Tests
An analysis finds average scores of candidates on state licensing exams are uniformly higher than the passing scores states set. (January 31, 2012)
Teacher Book Club
Getting Real About Student Writing
The next Education Week Teacher Book Club discussion, scheduled for Feb. 21-23, will delve into Write Like This: Teaching Real-World Writing Through Modeling & Mentor Texts by Kelly Gallagher. (January 9, 2012)
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Ayodeji Ogunniyi talks about how his father's death changed the course of his life and led him to a career as a teacher. Courtesy of StoryCorps' National Teachers Initiative.
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Quality Counts 2012 Takes a Global View of Education
The new edition of Education Week's annual report on state-level efforts to improve public education looks at U.S. schools' international standing and lessons to be drawn from high-performing countries. (January 9, 2012)
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Reaching All Learners: Tools and Strategies for Teaching Diverse-Needs Students
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