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CCSSO Statement on AFT President Randi Weingarten Speech

In response to a speech given today by AFT President Randi Weingarten, CCSSO Executive Director Chris Minnich offered the following statement.

 

Chiefline 4.24.13

This week in Chiefline, CCSSO names 2013 National Teacher of the Year

 

WA Teacher Named 2013 National Teacher of the Year

The Council of Chief State School Officers announced today that Jeff Charbonneau, a 9-12th grade Chemistry, Physics and Engineering teacher in Washington state, is the 63rd National Teacher of the Year. Charbonneau, along with all 2013 State Teachers of the Year, will be recognized by President Barack Obama in a ceremony at the White House, on Tuesday, April 23.

 

Washington State High School Physics, Chemistry and Engineering Teacher Jeff Charbonneau Named National Teacher of the Year

On Monday, April 22, CCSSO announced that Jeff Charbonneau, a 9-12th grade Chemistry, Physics and Engineering teacher in the state of Washington, is the 63rd National Teacher of the Year. Charbonneau, along with all 2013 State Teachers of the Year, will be recognized by President Barack Obama in a ceremony at the White House, on Tuesday, April 23.

 

Chiefline 4.22.13

This week in Chiefline, CCSSO names 2013 National Teacher of the Year

 

Louisiana Education Head: Teachers Will Get More Autonomy

During the recent Teacher Leaders Kickoff Event, Louisiana Department of Education Superintendent John White said the state will provide teachers with more resources and greater flexibility to make individual changes to meet student needs.

 

Governor Signs Comprehensive Teacher, Principal Effectiveness System Bill into Law

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear signed House Bill 180 into law, which will put into place a statewide evaluation system to ensure each school and district has highly effective teachers and administrators, taking into account student growth data and other measures of effectiveness and promoting continuous professional growth and skills development.

 

Guidelines Aim to Improve Teacher Preparation

The Connecticut Board of Education has adopted recommendations to create stronger teacher preparation programs.

 

Results of Delaware Teacher Survey Released

The first statewide Teaching, Empowering, Leading and Learning (TELL) Survey of more than 6,000 Delaware teachers and other education workers found that 80 percent believe their schools are good places to work and learn, but only 77 percent plan to stay at their current school.

 

Kentucky Partners With National Group to Engage Teachers

The Kentucky Department of Education is among the state agencies and organizations to partner with the national nonprofit Hope Street Group to engage teachers in the implementation of the state's Professional Growth and Effectiveness System.