You might be interested in checking out the following speech: Teacher Preparation: Reforming the Uncertain Profession‹Remarks of Secretary Arne Duncan at Teachers College, Columbia University http://www.ed.gov/news/speeches/2009/10/10222009.html See especially his examples from Louisiana and Teachers College. Given our focus on using post-school outcomes to drive school improvement, you might especially like his quote:
"...And these programs have a shared vision of what constitutes good teaching and best practices‹including a single-minded focus on improving student learning and using data to inform instruction." For a light-hearted break in your day, here is a check out Education Secretary Arne Duncan appearing on the Colbert Report http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/251047/october-05-200 9/arne-duncan Here is to the good work you do to help students leave school ready for further education and work! Jane Jane Falls, Coordinator National Post-School Outcomes Center 1268 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1268 541-346-0354 [email protected] http://www.psocenter.org Learn about NPSO products, services and events plus connect other state experts! Subscribe to our NPSO list at http://www.psocenter.org/cofp.html#email
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