Author Archives: Patrick Kerr

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Why Teachers Succeed in the Classroom

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Patrick Kerr

What inspires teachers, and how do they inspire students? ED’s regional officers found some common threads as they shadowed educators from coast to coast to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. From a teacher who found her calling while volunteering in Peru … Continue reading →

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ED Resources Honor Those Who Serve

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Patrick Kerr

From post-traumatic stress disorder, joblessness, to months of separation from loved ones, members of the military, their families, and veterans face a myriad of challenges these days. In conjunction with Veterans Day, ED has assembled multiple resources that commemorate the … Continue reading →

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Strengthening the American Workforce through Innovation

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Patrick Kerr

St. Petersburg (Fla.) College engineering and technology student Tungo Harris has a plan: “I want to get gainfully employed — and I figure I will be after this — with a decent salary,” Harris told the Tampa Bay Times. Thanks … Continue reading →

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Back-to-School Tour in the News: Day One

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Patrick Kerr

The first official day of the “Education Drives America” Back-to-School Bus Tour saw Secretary Duncan and other ED officials meeting with education stakeholders in California, Nevada, and other points of the compass. Prior to the official kick-off, senior staff held … Continue reading →

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School Sees ‘Turnaround’ Progress in Just Two Years

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Patrick Kerr

Those questioning whether a school can dramatically turn around should look no further than Emerson Elementary School in the Argentine community of Kansas City, Kan. The school recently opened its doors to a group of local, state, and federal education … Continue reading →

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Teacher Creates Museum Experience in Classroom

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Patrick Kerr

Stepping into Keil Hileman’s classroom was like being magically transported to a wing of the Smithsonian. This archeology teacher at Monticello Trails Middle school in Shawnee, Kan., has decorated every square inch of his space with a fascinating array of … Continue reading →

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