Tag Archives: Teaching

Listening to Language Educators

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Guest Blogger

In every café, you could hear Spanish, Chinese, French and Italian. Language teachers gathered in clusters in and around the Denver Convention Center, where 6,500 language teachers and administrators gathered for this November’s American Council on the Teaching of Foreign … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Heart: 2011 State Teachers of the Year Discuss Their Own Favorite Teachers

Posted on May 18, 2011 by John McGrath

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 →

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In Honor of Teacher Appreciation Week: An Open Letter from Arne Duncan to America’s Teachers

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Arne Duncan

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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The Changing Face of American Education

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Arne Duncan

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

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

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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