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Collaborating as Educators
posted by: Melissa | September 05, 2012, 03:23 pm   

Teaching has often been characterized as an isolated profession. For centuries it was one teacher in one building or one classroom. Even when we have a team to work with, we often find ourselves isolated from other teachers and disconnected from the families of our students. It's well-known that the isolated nature of teaching is one of its weakest points and discourages talented individuals from considering a career in teaching. Continue Reading...
 
AAE Federal Update September 4, 2012
posted by: Alix | September 04, 2012, 05:41 pm   

Secretary Duncan Speaks to Teachers about New School Year


As students and teachers begin a new school year, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recently told a group of more than 800 teachers that "teaching is hard work." In setting the tone for the 2012-2013 academic year, Secretary Duncan challenged educators and commented that teaching has become more difficult as education reforms take hold in classrooms across the country. Continue Reading...
 
Reform Matters: August 31, 2012
posted by: Alix | August 31, 2012, 12:00 am   

Welcome to the 3rd issue of the Association of American Educators' online biweekly publication, Reform Matters. This new education reform-focused publication will feature both original AAE content and a compilation of the latest news from the growing education reform community.

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Secretary Duncan Speaks to Teachers about New School Year
posted by: Alix | September 04, 2012, 11:38 am   

As students and teachers begin a new school year, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recently told a group of more than 800 teachers that "teaching is hard work." In setting the tone for the 2012-2013 academic year, Secretary Duncan challenged educators and commented that teaching has become more difficult as education reforms take hold in classrooms across the country. Continue Reading...
 
GOP Convention Highlights K-12 Education as a 2012 Election Issue
posted by: Alix | August 30, 2012, 11:38 am   

With the Republican National Convention (RNC) in full swing this week, high-profile Republican leaders have turned their attention to the growing education crisis in the United States. Never before have we seen this kind of attention given to education on a national stage. This renewed focus has signaled that education reform will be an emerging campaign issue in the months ahead. In fiery speeches, GOP leaders spoke about K-12 education by battering President Obama and teachers unions—as they called for a new direction in American education reform. Continue Reading...
 
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