Young Teachers

Letter To A Young Teacher

Rick Ayers | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rick Ayers

Something dawned on me. I think we pretty much should stop waiting for respect. It's not going to come, not for a long, long time.

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Teach For America's 'Highly Qualified' Is Highly Misleading

Ilana Garon | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ilana Garon

Allowing novices to be considered "highly qualified" under the new Continuing Resolution amendment absolves school districts of their responsibility to attract teachers who possess true skill and experience.

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