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November 16 My Sister Wrote A Book - and Now She's Trying Social MediaSooo... My sister wrote a book... now she's trying to see what happens when people link to it (and her other research).
If you love education methodologies.... have a read!
The book seeks to raise awareness on one of the most promising strategies for improving our nation’s public schools, and provides a roadmap for school systems that are seeking to invest in change. If you, or anyone you know might be interested in learning more about how to ensure all children have better access to an excellent education, please click on the following link: http://www.hepg.org/hep/book/111/NewTeacherMentoring. Or you can pre-order the book at: http://www.amazon.com/New-Teacher-Mentoring-Improving-Effectiveness/dp/1934742368
If you are interested in additional readings by this author, please click on additional links here. Other publications by Dara Barlin: Understanding NYC’s Groundbreaking Induction Initiative. New Teacher Center (Santa Cruz). http://www.newteachercenter.org/nyc_policy_paper.php
From Victims of Change to Agents of Change: The Future of the Teaching Profession. Institute for Public Policy Research (London).
Unlocking the Schoolhouse Doors: The Community Struggle for A Say in Our Children’s Education. National Center for Schools and Communities. (New York) http://www.ncscatfordham.org/binarydata/files/unlockingschool.pdf
Related articles: BBC News: The rising tide of temporary teachers http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/1645960.stm
Ed Week: New Mentoring Program Found Helpful for Novice Teachers in N.Y.C.
This Week in Education: Back On The Hill, Talking About Teacher Retention http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/thisweekineducation/2007/10/back_on_the_hill_talking_about.html
NCATE News: Stopping The Revolving Door of Teacher Turnover: New Report Serves As "How To" Guide For Implementing New Teacher Induction Program. http://www.ncate.org/public/0615_NYPolicy.asp?ch=148 |
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