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Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado is shifting the focus from students being college-ready to colleges being student-ready.
The pandemic has sparked widespread acknowledgment of the importance of in-person learning, the value of teacher-student relationships and the role of schools as a social hub for students, families, and communities. But that appreciation of in-person interactions does not mean that top-performing systems have just shifted back to the “old normal” as in-person ...
From increasing teacher pay to widening the recruitment net to rethinking the very nature of the job, Estonia’s education strategy is aimed at improving recruitment and retention of its teaching force.
By Nathan Driskell NCEE staff saw some of the very best of Finnish vocational education in action when we visited the state-of-the-art Omnia Vocational School in Espoo, Finland this past month. Omnia serves pupils from ages 16-82: 7,000 students in upper secondary education and post-secondary education along with over 25,000 adults seeking some ...
In the tenth conversation of our Global Ed Talks series, Anthony Mackay sits down with Joanne Weiss, former chief of staff to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and NCEE Board of Trustees member, to discuss how states are working to align their instructional systems.
Finnish students in teacher training programs spend a full year teaching in a specialized teacher training school before graduation.
By Anthony Mackay In this Global Ed Talks interview, Anthony Mackay sits down with Peggy Brookins, President and CEO of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) to discuss the current state of the profession, building and promoting an evidence-informed learning profession, and priority areas of action to advance the profession – ...
Top-performing systems provide new teachers with structured mentorship from experienced educators to ensure continuous professional learning from day one.
Top-performing education systems require significantly longer and more structured classroom practicum experiences with expert mentorship for teacher candidates, compared to the inconsistent and often shorter requirements across U.S. states.
Top education systems select school leaders from among the very best teachers, providing strong mentorship support as they progress in their careers.
Top-performing education systems require aspiring principals to have teaching experience, leadership qualifications, and often leadership training programs.
Professional environments for teachers require competitive salaries, career progression, mentorship, and collaborative learning opportunities—resulting in high retention and stronger student outcomes.
Ensuring all students reach basic skill levels could significantly boost GDP, with top-performing countries showing that improving education outcomes is achievable, even for disadvantaged students.
Key principles and practices from the best systems vocational education systems around the globe.
These systems are expanding early childhood education by improving teacher preparation, setting clear standards, and increasing access for disadvantaged students.
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Top-performing systems provide new teachers with structured mentorship from experienced educators to ensure continuous professional learning from day one.
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Top-performing education systems require significantly longer and more structured classroom practicum experiences with expert mentorship for teacher candidates, compared to the inconsistent and often shorter requirements across U.S. states.
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Top education systems select school leaders from among the very best teachers, providing strong mentorship support as they progress in their careers.
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Top-performing education systems require aspiring principals to have teaching experience, leadership qualifications, and often leadership training programs.
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Professional environments for teachers require competitive salaries, career progression, mentorship, and collaborative learning opportunities—resulting in high retention and stronger student outcomes.
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Ensuring all students reach basic skill levels could significantly boost GDP, with top-performing countries showing that improving education outcomes is achievable, even for disadvantaged students.
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Key principles and practices from the best systems vocational education systems around the globe.
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These systems are expanding early childhood education by improving teacher preparation, setting clear standards, and increasing access for disadvantaged students.