Category Archives: TAF

Teacher voice is a crucial part of any education reform. Yet, teachers often feel that they don’t have a voice or that they are not heard. In this issue of “Ask Dr. Borders,” Regional Teaching Ambassador Kareen Borders answers educators’ … Continue reading →

Washington Teaching Ambassador Fellow Greg Mullenholz answers teachers’ burning questions about education policy. In this issue, he takes up Federal Special Education Policy. Teacher Question (TQ):  What is meant by the term “disability” as it applies to education? Mr. Mullenholz (Mr. M):  … Continue reading →

Washington Teaching Ambassador Fellow Geneviève DeBose answers teachers’ burning questions about middle grades education. TEACHER QUESTION (TQ):  Why are educators using the term middle grades or middle level instead of middle school?  What’s the difference? MS. DEBOSE:  When I was a … Continue reading →

Washington Teaching Ambassador Fellow Greg Mullenholz answers teachers’ burning questions about education policy. In this issue, he takes up School Improvement Grants. Teacher Question (TQ): What are School Improvement Grants, also known as SIG? Mr. Mullenholz (Mr. M): The goal … Continue reading →

Missy is that kind of student teachers get every so often that makes you wonder if you are in a classroom or watching a soap opera.  Drama and theatrics are a normal part of Missy’s day, and you find yourself … Continue reading →

Washington Teaching Ambassador Fellow Greg Mullenholz answers teachers’ burning questions about education policy. In this issue, he takes up teacher professional learning  All work to improve the quality of profes­sional development must begin with one simple assumption: Teaching is an incred­ibly complex … Continue reading →

“We have a set of amazing teachers each year who spend a year with the Department and help drive our policy discussion…I have come to rely on the Teaching Ambassador Fellows for their invaluable feedback and their ability to facilitate … Continue reading →

Washington Teaching Ambassador Fellow Greg Mullenholz answers teachers’ burning questions about education policy. In this issue, he takes up the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).  Teacher Question: What is the Common Core of State Standards? Is it a US Department of Education … Continue reading →

Washington Teaching Ambassador Fellow Greg Mullenholz answers teachers’ burning questions about education policy. In this issue, he takes on Race to the Top (RTT).   Teacher Question (TQ): What is Race to the Top (RTT)? Mr. Mullenholz:  RTT is an historic … Continue reading →