Category Archives: Teachers

A New Framework: Improving Family Engagement

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

For many, it’s just common sense. The more a student’s family is engaged in their child’s learning and in the improvement of their child’s school, the better off the student and the school. On Wednesday, Secretary Duncan joined more than … Continue reading →

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Beating the Odds (and the Naysayers)

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Laurie Calvert

Teachers at the Department of Education were impressed with the Terrel H. Bell principals that we met during this year’s Blue Ribbon Schools National Celebration, but Blaine Helwig, the principal of Graham Elementary School, stood out because he has done what many … Continue reading →

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Moving Toward Better Academics: The Red Hawk Way

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Guest Blogger

On the blacktop and playgrounds during midday recess, Red Hawk Elementary School in Erie, Colo., takes the shape of countless other schools across this country: laughing, red-faced children walking that fine line between having fun and pushing boundaries; forgotten sweaters … Continue reading →

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Duncan Addresses Passionate Leaders at Blue Ribbon Ceremony

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Presenting himself “first and foremost” as a parent of two public elementary school-aged children, Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan expressed deep gratitude to more than 700 principals and teachers from the 314 National Blue Ribbon Schools who were recently … Continue reading →

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What is ED’s Stance on Using Testing Data in Teacher Evaluation?

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Guest Blogger

A recent letter to the Department of Education from a teacher in Cincinnati contained a quote that really struck me: “It is not at all that I am afraid of what my test scores might reveal.  I am more concerned … Continue reading →

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Early Math Teachers Celebrate ‘Critical Thinking, Not Correct Answers’

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Julie Ewart

With math literacy a must for most jobs in our knowledge economy, Secretary Duncan has called math teachers “our nation-builders of the future.” Yet, just 40 percent of 4th-graders and 35 percent of 8th-graders are proficient in math, according to … Continue reading →

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9/11 Flag Still Flies in America’s Schools

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Guest Blogger

“In case you are wondering what that tingle at the back of your neck might be – that’s the feeling of what it means to be a part of a community.” –Mike Koth, assistant principal, Northern Highlands (N.J.) Regional High … Continue reading →

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Walking in Their Shadows: ED Officials Team Up with Principals

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

In celebration of National Principals Month, dozens of senior ED leaders and staff members are visiting schools today, tomorrow and Thursday across the country as part of an organized effort in which federal education officials are shadowing school leaders. These … Continue reading →

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Standing Up for Teachers is an International Endeavor

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Today teachers across the globe, from Budapest to Ramallah, are celebrating World Teachers’ Day. Using the theme “Taking a Stand for Teachers!” educators are meeting with students to encourage them to become teachers, holding rallies and leading discussions about the … Continue reading →

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Giving Teachers Tools to Stop Bullying: Free Training Toolkit Now Available

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Deborah Temkin

Over the past three years, at our annual Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summits, we have heard the same call by educators-– teachers want to help stop bullying, but they don’t know how. Most try to help, but few receive … Continue reading →

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The State of Education

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

“States and districts, schools and communities are driving more change than ever before,” Secretary Arne Duncan told reporters during a speech at the National Press Club yesterday. “Educators at every level are being more and more creative — pairing good … Continue reading →

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From Farming to the Forefront of Education: A College President’s Story

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Julie Ewart

As a teen growing up on his family’s 1,000-acre farm in southeastern Illinois, Terry Wilkerson had no plans to go college. “At that point in my life, I didn’t see the value of an education.  I just needed to get … Continue reading →

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