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National Education Association announces plan to increase teacher quality

By | 12.09.11 | 9:45 am

The National Education Association, which represents 3 million teachers and education support professionals across the U.S., announced new initiatives on Thursday “to increase the quality of teacher candidates, make sure that teachers remain at the top of their game throughout their careers, and to improve student learning by helping educators become leaders in their schools.”

Gov. Rick Scott (Pic via flgov.com)

Scott looks to Texas governor for ideas on how to change higher education

By | 07.27.11 | 10:46 am

According to The News Service of Florida, Gov. Rick Scott is taking inspiration from controversial education changes in Texas, and may be toying with the idea of bringing them to Florida.

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