US Teacher Education Updates

Duncan Challenges Ed Schools, Confirms Critical Role in Ensuring Effective Teachers
arne-duncanIn a widely publicized speech on teacher preparation October 22, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said most schools of education are doing a “mediocre job” and need “revolutionary change.” This harsh language was tempered, however, by Duncan’s acknowledgment of “shining examples” of good work being done by many institutions...
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AACTE Speaker Spotlight Session to Feature Hargreaves, Shirley
Andy HargreavesDennis ShirleyThe Speaker Spotlight Session at the 62nd AACTE Annual Meeting & Exhibits in Atlanta will feature Andy Hargreaves and Dennis Shirley of Boston College....
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Notes From the Chair: Say It in Six Words
sandra-robinsonWhen editors of the online SMITH Magazine offered a contest for readers to create memoirs in six words, a firestorm of entries followed. The result was Larry Smith’s book, Not Quite What I Was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure. Imaginative, innovative, humorous, and evocative six-word vignettes gave fascinating insight into the hopes,...
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Federal Update
federal-updateCongress has still not completed the FY 2010 appropriations process, as working out a major health-care reform bill has taken precedence on its schedule. Missing the September 30 appropriations deadline, Congress passed a continuing resolution to fund federal agencies at FY 2009 levels through October 31. As the majority of the 12 appropriations bills probably...
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Ohio Northern University – (POSITION VACANCY)
onu_logoEDUCATION: Tenure-track Assistant Professor: Nine-month tenure-track appointment beginning September 1, 2010. Salary dependent on experience. Applicant must have an earned doctorate with an emphasis in secondary education and a minimum of three years experience teaching in K-12 schools. Application letter, vitae, transcripts and three letters of recommendation must be received by...
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AACTE Board Candidates, Committee Members Named for 2010
The AACTE Board of Directors has approved a slate of candidates to run for open seats in the annual Board election this fall. In addition, the Board has confirmed several member representatives to serve on the Association’s standing committees. Both Board and committee appointments will carry a 3-year term that begins March 1, 2010. Board of Directors Ten Board seats will open in 2010. Of those, one will be appointed by AACTE’s Advisory Council of State Representatives following its Executive Committee election in December. Two others are seats reserved for presidents...
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PEDSInfo
2009 PEDS Deadline: January 15 Visit www.aacte.org/PEDS
PEDS Info Top 20 Producers of Special Education Degrees, 2006–2007 Read More →
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Changing Education. Changing the World (PAID ADVERTISEMENT)
chapman-ad Chapman University is accredited by and is a member of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Teacher training and credential programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The School Psychology program at the Orange campus is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists. Read More →
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Shop the AACTE Amazon Bookstore
aacte_amazon_store AACTE, in partnership with Amazon, now offers onestop shopping for all your professional print and e-book needs through its online AACTE Amazon Bookstore. Shop AACTE Amazon for all your purchases while supporting the ongoing work of AACTE. Visit the store today through the homepage icon or access through our Media Café. Read More →
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Don’t Miss This Web Conference
november_webconf The 21st century has brought a wealth of new tools to the classroom and transformed a generation of learners. Join AACTE as we explore real-time transformations and applications of technological innovation in teacher education. Join in a live presentation and Q&A with Tom Carroll of the National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future (NCTAF) ...
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Welcome to AACTE!
AACTE is pleased to welcome the following institutions as members: Adams State College (CO) D’Youville College (NY) Grand Canyon University (AZ) Northern State University (SD) Saint Joseph College (CT) Tabor College (KS) University of California, Los Angeles Ursuline College (OH) Utica College (NY) Read More →
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In Memoriam: Theodore R. Sizer
Theodore R. Sizer, 1932-2009AACTE joins the education community in mourning the loss of Theodore R. Sizer, who died October 21 at age 77. A former education dean at Harvard and Brown, Sizer made a tremendous impact on the profession’s thinking about progressive education. In 1984, he launched the Coalition of Essential Schools, which now includes hundreds of schools committed to its democratic agenda and other core...
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Around the Association
Dianne Ashby, vice president for advancement and former dean of the College of Education at Illinois State University, retires in May 2010. Nancy J. Aumann, associate provost for academic affairs at SUNY Cortland, also becomes interim associate dean in the School of Education. Marley Barduhn, associate dean in the School of Education at SUNY Cortland, becomes interim assistant provost for teacher education. Jere Brophy, professor of teacher education and educational psychology at Michigan State University, has died. Timothy Flanagan, president of Framingham State College (MA),...
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BRIEFLY
USA TODAY Seeks Applications for All-USA College Academic Team USA TODAY seeks nominations for the 21st annual USA TODAY All-USA College Academic Team. AACTE is a cosponsor of the program. The annual program honors full-time undergraduates who excel both inside and outside the classroom. Winners will be featured in USA TODAY in May 2010 and receive trophies and cash awards of $2,500. Nominations are due January 29, 2010, at https://www.all-usanomination.com. ED Announces Public Meetings on Assessment for Race to the Top The U.S. Department of Education has announced public...
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