On Wednesday, September 30, the House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing to examine the progress states and schools districts have made toward ensuring that every child is taught by an effective teacher. Current law requires states to make sure teacher talent is distributed fairly in school districts, so that all children – including poor and minority children – have access to outstanding teachers. Several of the witnesses are former teachers.
The Obama administration has already taken steps toward improving teacher equity. In order to be eligible for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, states are required to take steps to place effective teachers in the classrooms that need them most.
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The Obama administration has already taken steps toward improving teacher equity. In order to be eligible for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, states are required to take steps to place effective teachers in the classrooms that need them most.
Witnesses:
- U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah (D - PA) »
- U.S. Rep. Tom Price (R - GA) »
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Layla Avila »
Vice President
Teaching Fellows Program The New Teacher Project Brooklyn, NY - Latanya Daniels » Assistant Principal Edison High School Minneapolis, MN
- Rick Hess » Resident Scholar and Director of Education Policy American Enterprise Institute Washington, DC
- Linda Murray, Ph.D. » Acting Executive Director Education Trust-West Oakland, CA
- Dennis Van Roekel » President National Education Association Washington, DC
- Marguerite Roza, Ph.D. » Research Associate Professor College of Education, University of Washington Seattle, WA
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