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Teachers@ED: Lisa Vazquez, Information Resource Specialist
A passion for empowering individuals guided Lisa Vazquez’s teaching career throughout a broad range of schools and subjects. Her diverse skill set and varied teaching experiences enabled her to develop novel, “outside-the-box” techniques for empowering students and encouraging them to … Continue reading
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Students Teaching Students: Meet Seven Hang, Angela Delfine, and Cami Jones
Cross-posted from TEACH.gov. This post is the fifth in a summer-long, weekly blog series celebrating young teachers. We hope these profiles of teachers who have inspired their students and increased their classroom’s performance will inspire the next generation of teachers! … Continue reading
Lessons from the Heart: 2011 State Teachers of the Year Discuss Their Own Favorite Teachers
What does it take to inspire an award-winning teacher? Not long ago, the 2011 State Teachers of the Year visited the Department of Education, and we asked them to talk about the teachers who had the greatest influence on them. Some … Continue reading
Thanking Mr. Otto
Mr. Warren Otto was my tenth grade geometry teacher. I have to admit that I was a handful. My father was the high school principal, which meant that I often got away with less-than-perfect behavior. Mr. Otto, however, always demanded … Continue reading
Duncan Makes Surprise School Visit to Kick Off Teacher Appreciation Day
“We are so excited you are here with us,” said a fourth grade teacher earlier this morning at Randolph Elementary School in Arlington, Va., where Secretary Duncan made an unannounced visit on Teacher Appreciation Day. The school day had yet … Continue reading
In Honor of Teacher Appreciation Week: An Open Letter from Arne Duncan to America’s Teachers
I have worked in education for much of my life. I have met with thousands of teachers in great schools and struggling schools, in big cities and small towns, and I have a deep and genuine appreciation for the work … Continue reading
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Students and Secretary Duncan Talk About Effective Teaching
When I visited the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C., recently, I truly felt that my thoughts and opinions made a difference. Joined with students from across the nation and Secretary Arne Duncan, I was able to discuss my … Continue reading
Secretary Duncan on Real Advice and Elevating the Teaching Profession
Secretary Duncan recently sat down to answer a couple of questions received on his Facebook page. He responds to a question about what ED is doing to provide real advice in these tough economic times. The Secretary states that “given … Continue reading
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Involving Teachers in School Transformation
Ed note: Throughout the month of March, President Obama, Vice President Biden and Secretary Duncan highlighted the importance of investing in education to win the future. On March 14, the President spoke at Kenmore Middle School in Arlington, Va., about … Continue reading
The Changing Face of American Education
Cross-posted from the White House Blog. One of the greatest challenges facing our country is the coming retirement of more than 1 million baby-boomer teachers. This challenge has presented us with a once in a lifetime opportunity to help reshape … Continue reading
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ED Kicks Off International Summit on the Teaching Profession
Later today, Secretary Arne Duncan will join teachers and education leaders from around the world in New York City, to open the first session of the International Summit on the Teaching Profession. The summit, which will be held today and … Continue reading
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