GLOBAL
Education International (EI). Refugee teachers are key to overcoming the teacher shortage and transforming education In Sweden, EI member organisation Lärarförbundet was directly involved in the development of a fast-track for refugee teachers aiming to give participants a coherent individual path to a Swedish teaching certificate.
Graphic Online [Ghana]. Govt releases GH¢57.4m to colleges of education Dr Adutwum, who said this at the National Dialogue on Initial Teacher Education in Accra yesterday, stressed that there was no way the government would stop paying allowances to teacher trainees.
Monash University. A call for volunteers to teach Ukrainian children displaced by war: Do you have spare time and a teaching background? Help Ukrainian children to experience the gift of learning. Over one hundred of our pre-service teachers have already put up their hand to participate in this initiative. And now we are extending the invitation to all interested Australians who have a background in teaching.
Morocco World News. Teaching and Teacher-Training research Gains Traction in Morocco Research about teaching – and how to best train teachers – is progressing in Morocco, thanks to a project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Arizona State University (ASU). The Higher Education Partnership–Morocco (HEP-M) has helped Moroccan educators since 2020 to strengthen their system for training primary-school teachers, which the government of Morocco has identified as a top priority in raising the quality of education.
UNITED STATES
American Association of College for Teacher Education (AACTE). AACTE Names Outstanding Book Award After Renowned Educator Gloria J. Ladson-Billings: Entries Open AACTE announced today that it named its annual Outstanding Book Award in honor of the prominent American pedagogical theorist and teacher educator Gloria J. Ladson-Billings…. AACTE is currently accepting entries for the 2023 Gloria Ladson-Billings Outstanding Book Award. The deadline to apply is August 19.
American Federation of Teachers (AFT). Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: What American Must Do to Attract and Retain the Educators and School Staff Our Students Need. AFT Teacher and School Staff Shortage Task Force Report
Chalkbeat.
1) For this LA educator, teaching Asian American history and activism is personal But improving the experience for all students requires better training for educators, she said. “Our teacher education programs need to emphasize more anti-racism and social justice,” she said. “I think it’s fundamental that teachers are trained.”
2) I overcame enormous financial challenges to become a teacher. Would I always feel like an outsider? Those who see the need for more educators of color often don’t understand what prevents teachers like me from entering and staying in the profession.
Deans for Impact. Valerie Sakimura named next executive director of Deans for Impact … was a member of the founding team of DFI and has served as the organization’s vice president of program for the last seven years… has led the organization’s work to partner with educator-preparation programs to better prepare future teachers. .… Sakimura received her bachelor’s degree in social studies from Harvard University…
Education Week.
1) The Outlook Is Bad for School Hiring This Fall Fewer than one-third of respondents said they have enough candidates for teachers, paraprofessional, and food service worker positions… Strategies to cope with the staffing challenges have included shifting to a four-day school week, tapping emergency certified teachers, and using contractors to fill staff gaps.. The Emporia district in Kansas recently… opting for staggered start times, hiring qualified student teachers from a nearby university, and transferring instructional strategists to teaching roles.
2) What Does It Mean to ‘Overspend’ on Teacher Salaries? Teacher salaries generally reflect academic degrees and years of experience. For example, the salary schedule for 12-month teachers in Montgomery County, Md., starts at $61,436 for new teachers with a bachelor’s degree (for 10-month employees, it’s $52,286).
Florida Times Union. 5 things to know about how military veterans in Florida can teach without certification Under the new law, which took effect July 1, veterans don’t need a college degree at all. And they aren’t restricted to which subjects they may teach. All they need are: *At least 48 months of military service with an honorable or medical discharge; *At least 60 college credits with a 2.5 point-grade average (out of 4) or above; *A passing score on a Florida subject area exam for bachelor-level subjects; and *A job in a Florida school district, including charter schools.
National Association for Family, School and Community Engagement (NAFSCE). Family Engagement Core Competencies: A Body of Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions for Family-Facing Professionals Research shows that family engagement is, in fact, foundational for student achievement, particularly in low-income and culturally diverse communities, where the achievement gap is most severe. Yet, teachers lack the training and capacity to effectively engage families. Since its inception NAFSCE has placed closing this preparation gap as a strategic component of its work.
New York Times. Over 150 Lesson Plans Based on New York Times Articles From the geometry of the cauliflower to a game about gerrymandering, a collection of lesson plans from the 2021-22 school year to help students understand world events and draw connections to their own lives.
Philadelphia Inquirer. Pa.’s teacher shortage is now a ‘crisis.’ Here’s how the state plans to bring in thousands of educators by 2025 Over the next three years, officials said, they would aim to increase the number of students enrolled in Pennsylvania’s teacher preparation programs from 18,000 to 21,600, and lower the number of educator vacancies at all Pennsylvania schools. To do this, they will rely on stronger recruiting strategies for aspiring teachers, making policy changes to educator preparation programs with help from the state Board of Education and General Assembly, and expanding programs like apprenticeships.
Politico. The Education Department has a plan for canceling student debt — if Biden gives the word Senior department officials are preparing the mechanics of how the agency would operate a mass loan forgiveness program.
Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA). SBEC Work Panel Discusses edTPA Following SBOE Veto The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) held a work session July 21… The Board heard from an invited panel of stakeholders that included a representative for school districts/human resources administrators, traditional higher education, alternative certification, certification/testing… TEA staff provided a limited number of options that the panel could consider for next steps…
Texas Tribune. It’s not just COVID-19: Why Texas faces a teacher shortage … most of Texas’ educators get certified through alternative programs and are more likely to leave than teachers who went to more traditional four-year schools… and had no guidance on how to face the challenges of working in disadvantaged schools.
The74. NM Professor Recruiting Native American Teachers to Work in Their Hometowns The program is open to Native American students enrolled in UNM’s Department of Education as well as Natives students with at least a bachelor’s degree in a field that can be useful in a K-12 classroom… UNM’s Institute of American Indian Education is recruiting recent or soon-to-be college graduates who are Native American to teach K-12 in their home communities.
NEW YORK STATE
The New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education (NYSCATE). 40 FREE online courses for all NYS educators! Developed by NYS educators, the courses are a perfect way for all teachers to learn WHAT they want, WHEN they want. [available until Sept. 30, 2022]
New York State Education Department (NYSED) Public Comment Periods for Proposed Regulatory Changes: Send comments on the proposed changes to: William P. Murphy, Deputy Commissioner, Office of Higher Education, Room 975, Education Building, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234. Email: [email protected].
1) New Literacy Education All Grades Certificate – This proposal is out for public comment a second time since NYSED revised the original proposal. This revised proposal reduces the number of practicum hours that would be required for this certificate from 100 (50 hour each in B-6 and 5-12) to 50 across the entire grade span B-12. The revised proposal also addresses the required pedagogical core. Deadline for submission of comments is August 15, 2022.
2) School Building Leader (SBL) Programs – This emergency measure extends by one year (to Sep. 1, 2023) implementation of the previously adopted regulations requiring SBL programs to be aligned with the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSELs). The proposal also extends by one year (to Aug. 31, 2025) the School Building Leader Assessment safety net. Deadline for submission of comments is August 29, 2022.
3) SOCE – This proposal would extend by one year (to Sep. 1, 2024) the implementation timeline for the computer science statement of continued eligibility (SOCE). Deadline for submission of comments is August 29, 2022.
4) Career and Technical Education (CTE) – This proposal would allow computer science courses to be used to meet required CTE credit. Deadline for submission of comments is August 29, 2022.
NEW YORK CITY
Bank Street College of Education. With Thoughtful Design, Teacher Residencies Can Benefit from New Department of Labor Funding Opportunities The U.S. Department of Labor’s recent approval of teaching as an apprenticeable field offers an exciting opportunity for teacher preparation. Programs are now eligible to become Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) — federally recognized career pathways that offer paid on-the-job training linked with coursework, culminating in credentials for practice. As an apprenticeable field, preparation programs now have a chance to harness some of the financial resources available to RAPs in service of developing a more diverse, well-prepared teaching force.
Chalkbeat.
1) NYC slated to get 3,000 new child care seats this fall, Hochul says The grants are expected to help new child care providers in certain areas build programs by covering start-up and personnel costs, as well as with recruitment, training, and supporting staff in accessing COVID-19 vaccines, state officials said.
2) Virtual Event: NYC is promising to overhaul literacy in NYC schools. What will it take? [Aug. 10 4:30pm. RSVP required]
NYNMedia. Revamping how we teach reading must be fundamental to NYC DOE reforms: Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks took promising first steps by proposing a shift to an evidence-based reading curriculum and comprehensive dyslexia screenings … we need to train our teachers not only to teach in ways proven to create stronger readers, but also to identify and understand the dyslexic students and other diverse learners in their midst.
Teachers College.
1) New Jaffe Family Gift Bolsters Scholarship Funding for Returning Peace Corps Volunteers: The $1.7 million gift reaffirms a 30-year-plus commitment to supporting returning volunteers who will teach in New York City public schools And with this new gift, the Jaffes have contributed nearly $6.5 million since 1990 to support returning Peace Corps volunteers who pursue master’s degrees in teacher education at Teachers College, Columbia University, and teach in New York City public schools following graduation.
2) New York Voters Strongly Support a Black Studies Curriculum in Public Schools: A new survey of Black voters from TC’s Black Education Research Collective (BERC) provides critical context for ongoing efforts to implement one of the first PK-12 Black Studie The study was conducted with funding from a $3.25 million, one-year grant from the New York City Council to support BERC’s creation of an interdisciplinary Black studies curriculum and professional development program for teachers in New York City’s public schools.
3) Six Takeaways for Building Cultural Inclusion and Equity in the Classroom TC’s Reimagining Education Summer Institute offers educators and school leaders actionable tools for antiracist education
