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Join us for a Virtual Teacher Preparation Information Session on Monday, October 28th from 6-7:15pm ET! apply.tc.edu/register/Teache…
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"…enrollment in teacher-preparation programs has declined, and schools across the country are experiencing teacher shortages… We asked EdWeek’s social media followers to give us their best slogan for a teacher recruitment campaign and found they fell into several categories"
The U.S. Department of Education has called its campaign 'Teachers: Leaders Shaping Lives.' How do EdWeek readers' slogans compare? edweek.org/leadership/what-s…
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Teachers shape the future by shaping lives. That’s why ED is teaming up with @teachorg & @1MToC for a new effort to elevate the teaching profession & inspire more talented people – especially those from underrepresented communities – to become teachers. ed.gov/news/press-releases/b…
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Michael A. Rebell, Executive Director of The Center for Educational Equity at Teachers College, Columbia University discusses in an op-ed education budget cuts and the need for a commission to consider a new Foundation Aid Formula. Read more here: cee.tc.columbia.edu/blog/pur…
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"universities are experiencing a concerning shortage in the number of students enrolling in courses related to education and teaching certification… In 2016..only 88% of students enrolled in teacher certification courses successfully completing them" #teacherprep #teachercert
#Taiwan faces accelerating decline in certified teachers 📚 buff.ly/46quIrs via @TaiwanNewsEN "A number of factors have made the teaching profession increasingly unattractive to students considering different career options..."
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"I would prepare for exams take my exam fee to the institution and get a degree. That's how I got two master's degrees, in political science and history…I'm going to request the government of Pakistan to give me land so I can build my dream school" #teacherprep #teachereducation
In #Pakistan: $1 million teacher prize goes to Sister Zeph. Her philosophy: 'Love is the language' 💛 buff.ly/47nlgpX @SisterZeph @npr "a teacher who gives equal respect and love to children with no difference. I could not find that teacher, so I will be that teacher."
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If you work as a: 🧑‍🏫 Teacher 🧑‍🚒 First responder 🧑‍⚖️ Government employee You can qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Use @FAFSA's #PSLF Help Tool to apply: ➡️ studentaid.gov/pslf
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🎉 Happy Birthday, Shirley Chisholm (M.A. '52)! As we honor the TC alum, we invite year to learn more about her legacy through our latest quiz. ⬇️ bit.ly/477oFZQ

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"Geltman said that neither she nor her co-teacher have received much training on how to deliver the highly regimented lessons" -@MarnieGeltman #LiteracyEd #teacherprep
How is NYC’s literacy curriculum mandate going? Teachers feel unprepared. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2023/1… #nycschools #literacy
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"teachers expressed doubts about their preparation to teach material on Christianity..Lanfranconi, a spokesman for the Florida Dept. of Ed...Educators who question their ability to teach the influence of biblical ideas..may not be cut out to teach civics in Florida” @AlexLanfran
Patriotism, anti-communism, and a heroic view of the founding: These are some common elements in three Republican-led states that recently rewrote civics standards. All three also turned to experts affiliated with Hillsdale College. nytimes.com/2023/11/30/us/re…
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"Florida teachers expressed doubts about their preparation to teach material on Christianity, saying their training focused on secular texts and ideas. But teachers should not need a theology background...Alex Lanfranconi, a spokesman for the Florida Department of Education said"
Patriotism, anti-communism, and a heroic view of the founding: These are some common elements in three Republican-led states that recently rewrote civics standards. All three also turned to experts affiliated with Hillsdale College. nytimes.com/2023/11/30/us/re…
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Dr. @csleeter @falopeziglesias's book “is a brilliant and well-researched exploration of CRT and those opposed to it, as well as the policy and historical ramifications of sensationalized racial discourse." Read Dr. @DMcLaughlin400 review: ow.ly/VfYm50Qc4WU
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"Previously, teacher candidates were required to take the Praxis exam if they did not score in the top one-third percentile on the SAT, ACT, or GRE. The law goes into effect immediately and will expire in five years" #teachercert #teacherprep
New law would let New Jersey teacher candidates skip basic skills exam newjerseymonitor.com/2023/11… via @snietomunoz
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"allow potential teachers who haven’t taken the Praxis test to get an alternative teaching certificate. After four years of working as a teacher at a public, charter or approved private school for students with disabilities, they would receive a standard teaching certificate"
New Jersey took steps to address its teacher shortage. The skills test for teacher certification was eliminated, and more bills are advancing. northjersey.com/story/news/n…
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"In the JAMA study, 40 percent of students who attended full-day preschool in schools with high-quality implementation—including strong preschool leadership teams and teacher training—read proficiently by the end of grade 3." #teacherprep #teachereducation
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"Aspiring teachers can enroll in master's and certification programs through the Univ. of Rochester’s Warner School of Education or Nazareth Univ. School of Education…Teachers in the residency consortium spend the entire year working in a set district." spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/ce…
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There are so many social justice issues in science education to address. @TeachersCollege @Science_EdTC @TC_MST
“We are in a really powerful position to make a difference,” says Mahfood, who focuses on curriculum and teacher education... Mensah also sees TC as a place to prepare teachers to think about science differently.." @docmensah #teacherprep #ScienceEd tc.columbia.edu/articles/202…
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"Texas Education Agency says last school year, more than 28% of new teacher hires across the state were not certified...The state says waivers are not allowed for special education, but 13 Investigates found there are some uncertified teachers in those roles" #teachercert #SPED
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📢Dec. 5th Webinar Hosted by @AAEEorg ! Creating Residency Partnerships That Result in a Diverse, Stable Workforce Prepared To Teach will share lessons from our national network around successful financial models that make residencies accessible to all aaee.glueup.com/event/creati…
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"Teacher preparation programs: According to the 2020-21 National Teacher and Principal Survey, about 30% of educators in their first three years in the classroom came through an alternative certification program... New Mexico topped the list..." #teacherprep #teachercert
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ANALYSIS| The 50 very different states of American public education buff.ly/3SFAkL5
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