Articles from March 2013
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‘Practice-based’ teacher education makes sense March 29, 2013
As the Iowa Board of Education looks at how to strengthen this state’s teacher preparation programs, Education Week offers an interesting March 25 article titled, “Teacher-Prep Programs Zero in on Effective ‘Practice.’” The article explores the Match Teacher Residency, which requires student teachers to practice and master a set of very specific competencies — part of a growing [...]
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Teachers move forward in Central Decatur, Saydel March 15, 2013
Teachers in the Central Decatur and Saydel school districts voted on Thursday to put in place the TAP teacher leadership system to raise student achievement and expand career opportunities. In Central Decatur, 87 percent said yes. In Saydel, 94 percent said yes. Thanks to courageous leadership on all fronts – by teachers, school board members and school administrators – [...]