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Class Struggle: Empowering the Teaching Profession

posted by Anthony Cody

There is a lot of debate among educators about the lack of status for the teaching profession. A blogger named Matt Johnston has pointed out that if we teachers want to be treated as professionals, we can do something about it. We have the numbers and organization. If we have the will, we ought to stop griping and step up to make the changes we desire.

5/16/2008 | 100 comments | Core Concept(s): Teacher Development, Assessment

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Ask Ellen: TLC Through PLCs

Professional learning communities enhance knowledge and teamwork.

5/28/2008 | 6 comments | Core Concept(s): Teacher Development

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Teacher Preparation: Learn from the Masters

Wild kids. Demanding administrators. The NCLB. Preparing for the rigors of the classroom requires learning from a master teacher.

8/24/2008 | 0 comments | Core Concept(s): Teacher Development

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Higher Pay, Higher Standards: Balancing the Equation in Connecticut

The state raises the bar for teacher quality.

8/24/2008 | 2 comments | Core Concept(s): Teacher Development, Teacher Development

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The Teacher Leader: Words of Wisdom From Those Who Know Best

A look at the idea that students learn best when teachers take the lead.

7/21/2008 | 1 comment | Core Concept(s): Teacher Development, Assessment