Want to teach in Ecuador?

Posted 01/09/2011 - 09:59:29am by chsmaestra

I recently got back from an extended vacation in Ecuador to visit a school in the rain forest. I learned sooo much! I plan to go back in September to teach Spanish and English at this new institute, a two year vocational school. They are currently looking for bi-lingual teachers in the area of English/math/science.. They also want people who have knowledge in the culinary arts and small engine repair. This is a volunteer position but room and board are provided. Perhaps a two week working vacation is something that appeals to you? That's a possibility!

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National Service Leader Highlights New Education Report

Posted 11/30/2010 - 03:45:25pm by MichelleHynes

Note: This letter from Patrick Corvington, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, was released November 30th by the National Service Press Office. It highlights a call to action in a new report on America's high school graduation rates, and it affirms the Corporation's emphasis on education as a major focus area for national service. --Michelle

"Friends,

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Want to Teach in CA? Know Someone Who Does?

Posted 10/20/2010 - 01:30:18pm by MichelleHynes

Remember when you wanted to change the world?
You still can. TEACH.

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Poll Finds Americans Support Community Colleges

Posted 10/06/2010 - 10:55:46am by Anna Kelleher

According to an Associated Press poll conducted with the support of Stanford University and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Americans support Community Colleges as a high-quality alternative to four-year universities. To find out more, click here.

What do you think? Can community colleges be a preferable alternative to a four-year education?

Citizen Schools: A Second Shift of Educators, Change Agents

Posted 10/05/2010 - 02:24:33pm by MichelleHynes

Citizen Schools encourages professionals to become "citizen teachers" who help young people extend their learning beyond the classroom.

Here's a great blog post by one of Citizen Schools' leaders that summarizes key events from last week's Education Nation summit -- and tells a great personal story, too.

Do you have a great story to tell about becoming a change agent? Add it to this discussion thread.

--Michelle

Exploring Education Encores "Beyond the Classroom"

Posted 09/30/2010 - 02:49:26pm by MichelleHynes

If you're interested in an encore career that helps children and youth, but you're not sure you want to be a teacher, check out this new publication.

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Become a Teacher: New Website at Teach.gov

Posted 09/28/2010 - 07:38:59am by MichelleHynes

Despite current cutbacks, over the next five years the nation's public schools will need a million new teachers to replace those who leave the profession through retirement or attrition. And highly qualified teachers are needed today in specific fields like math and science.

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America's Promise Alliance Announces 100 Best Places for Young People

Posted 09/21/2010 - 11:44:09am by Cal Halvorsen

This morning in front of the Washington Monument in Washington, DC, America’s Promise Alliance announced the 100 Best Communities for Young People, honors that recognize and celebrate extraordinary community-wide efforts to improve the well-being of youth and end the nation’s dropout crisis.

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Teacher Evaluation: What Matters Most?

Posted 09/20/2010 - 11:24:56am by MichelleHynes

Teacher evaluation is a hot topic these days among policymakers and the public. But how do we know what makes a good teacher? Test scores are often cited as an important measure. After all, the ultimate goal of good teaching is students' success.

A school's overall test scores, though, are affected by a number of factors. In today's Washington Post, a veteran California teacher names a few in this column.

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