WASHINGTON – Every child deserves quality teaching in schools organized for success, according to the National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future (NCTAF). The NCLB law took a big step forward on this agenda with the “highly qualified teacher” provision but more must be done. NCTAF states that it is time to take another step forward by focusing on schools organized for success.
Preparing today’s students to participate in a global, knowledge-based economy is a demanding challenge. According to NCTAF, no teacher should be expected to do this job alone. National, state, and local policies must give teachers what they need to succeed, by surrounding them with collaborative team environments that support their continuous professional growth and career advancement.
On Oct. 24th, NCTAF will challenge the nation’s education leaders to transform schools into 21st century learning organizations. Panelists will explain how collaborative learning environments improve school performance, increase teaching effectiveness and close achievement gaps. The event is sponsored by MetLife Foundation.
WHO:
* Tom Carroll, President, NCTAF (moderator)
* U.S. Senator Jack Reed, Senate HELP Committee
* Dr. Jack Dale, Superintendent, Fairfax County Public Schools
* Scott Frein, Legislative Director, Council of Chief State School Officers
* Gary Huggins, Director, Commission on No Child Left Behind
* Rene Islas, Policy Consultant, National Staff Development Council
* Melissa Rohrback, Education Committee, Office of Senator Edward Kennedy
* Mary Russo, Principal and Harry Gilliam, Teacher, Richard J. Murphy School, Boston
* Adam Urbanski, Director, Teachers Union Reform Network (TURN)
WHEN:
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Coffee and Tea service available at 8:30 a.m.)
WHERE:
National Press Club
First Amendment Lounge
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20045
