Great teachers and support professionals, with the right policy supports and resources, are the ideal agents of permanent change – the true education experts. That’s why NEA’s Priority Schools Campaign is partnering with educators in struggling schools to provide additional professional development, trainings and resources that will help teachers and support professionals be the leaders in their profession. Read the stories below to learn more about the professional educators working in priority schools.
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Q & A: Reaching At-Risk Students Through ‘Real Talk’
February 8, 2012 by
Paul Hernandez is an assistant professor whose research focuses on sociology of education and social inequality. His work with educators in lower-performing schools has helped at-risk students to achieve academically, personally and attend college.
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Video: NBCTs Organize for Priority Schools
February 3, 2012 by
There are over 91,000 National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) across the country. In this video, a small group of them discuss how they can implement a focused, collaborative effort to improve student achievement in struggling schools.
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NEA Program Provides Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners
January 20, 2012 by
Through NEA’s English Language Learner Culture, Equity and Language Professional Development program, a cadre of member-leaders share strategies with educators to better serve ELL students in priority schools.
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Collaboration Marks Evaluation Reform in Michigan District
January 12, 2012 by
Educators in the Romulus Education Association, working with district officials and school administrators, lead change in the district’s accountability system. Now there is a healthy dialogue on teaching and learning between teachers and administrators.
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NEA President Announces Plan to Strengthen Teaching Profession
December 8, 2011 by
NEA president Dennis Van Roekel calls for performance assessments for prospective teachers and expanded teacher role in evaluation and school leadership.
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Forum Sparks Strategy Exchange on School Reform
November 12, 2011 by
Participants in NEA’s Priority Schools Campaign forum in New Orleans met with colleagues from across the country to share their challenges and best practices.
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NEA PSC Forum Highlights Promising Practices
November 10, 2011 by
NEA’s Priority Schools Campaign has brought together more than 300 teachers, education support professionals, union leaders, district administrators, community members and parents, representing 36 Priority Schools from 17 states, in New Orleans for a three day forum to share lessons…
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NEA Video News Report from the PSC Forum
November 10, 2011 by
NEA’s Priority Schools Campaign reports live from New Orleans where more than 300 teachers, education support professionals, union leaders, district administrators, community members and parents, representing 36 Priority Schools from 17 states, are gathered for a three day forum to…
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NEA Launches Virtual Coaching for Priority School Sites
November 7, 2011 by
By Teal Ruland NEA’s Priority Schools Campaign recently partnered with the Center for Teaching Quality (CTQ) to offer a virtual coaching pilot program for Intensive Support Sites. This pilot program features 41 accomplished teachers to serve as virtual coaches to…
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NEA Foundation Announces Funding Opportunity for NEA Members
September 22, 2011 by
The NEA Foundation announced a new partnership to help educators, who are faced with shrinking classroom budgets, enlist public support to acquire the teaching tools they believe will engage and inspire their students. Beginning on Sept. 22, the NEA Foundation will match…
