“You need to have the ability to relate to the students. The classes will all be different, and the students will all be different. You will need to be able to relate to a broad range of individuals and [student] interests." – Dr. James D. Anderson
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What's Wrong With Education In The U.S.“Teachers Say What’s Wrong with Education in the U.S.” highlights the perspectives of current teachers on the education system and the teaching profession. They speak about the stigmas around being a teacher and the low pay. However, they also share the greatest parts about teaching and why they’ll continue to teach.
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Standardized Testing:
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State Universities: Illinois Budget Stalemate Causing Damage 'Beyond Repair'An article from the Chicago Tribune about public universities. As future educators and community members, it is important to be aware of how public policy and government plays a role in our current education and in our future jobs.
The Absence of Teachers of Color"More than 50 percent of public school students are African American, Hispanic, Asian Pacific Islander, or Native American. Yet, fewer than 20 percent of teachers are non-White. We need to talk about the dire need to recruit and retain more teachers and the importance of ensuring that they represent the richness and diversity of our students and nation.”
First-Year Teachers on Why They TeachSix first-time teachers in Massachusetts schools talk about what led them to the teaching field.
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“Non Tenure Faculty Coalition to Hold Work-in After No Strike Response From University Administration”Faculty and students at the University of Illinois protest the unfair cycles of contracts from previous years. After not getting a response from the university administration, the NTFC plans to hold a work-in after the two day strike.
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Survey: Number of Future Teachers Reaches an
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