Professional Continuum

This section provides information on programs that are supporting the development of high quality instruction and school leadership, beginning with formal educator preparation programs and continuing throughout a career.

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Stories from the Field

Finding a Way by Focusing on Literacy

Alice Ott Middle School built a reading program intended to bring struggling students to grade level and enrich the skills of those already on grade level. Gone was the large amount of time spent on sustained silent reading that had no purpose other than having students read material of their...
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Dispelling the Myth by Working Together

The Education Trust honored three outstanding public schools at their Dispelling the Myth Awards ceremony. These schools were chosen because, “[they] are doing the right thing for kids: providing a rich, coherent curriculum and making it interesting and engaging for their students. In the process, they are making themselves the...
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LFA Updates

Excellence and Equity for All: Public Education as the Bedrock of Democracy

Although widespread inequities in funding and other resources threaten progress toward providing all students access to an excellent education, AACTE and its members and partners won’t ever give up on that pursuit.

By Lynn M. Gangone, AACTE President & CEO This year marks the 70th anniversary of AACTE’s founding. Created in 1948 as an alliance to boost the quality of teachers being prepared for the country’s growing public school system, our association remains steadfastly focused on the democratic ideal of providing all...
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Why Teachers Embrace—or Reject—Technology Tools

New research from Learning Forward offers insights that support implementation of technology initiatives that improve teacher practice.

By Stephanie Hirsh, Executive Director, Learning Forward Every week, it seems, there are enticing new technology tools developed for educators, schools, and school systems. What is it that leads teachers to use such resources? Learning Forward recently concluded a study to understand the factors that drive teachers to embrace --...
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Member Resources

Beyond Barriers: Encouraging Teacher Use of Feedback Resources

What leads teachers to use new technology products or services to improve their practice? Learning Forward recently concluded a study that investigated factors that drive teachers to embrace or challenge the use of products and services designed to support improvements in practice. Findings from the study can assist education leaders...
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Great Teaching & Learning

To provide a top-quality education, schools, educators, and communities must embrace five essential values that encourage constant learning, professional growth and respect for each individual. Based on these values, t he National Education Association offers a guide to help educators achieve and sustain new norms of excellence at every phase...
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