EFFECTIVE TEACHERS, HIGH ACHIEVERS:
How Strengthening the Teaching Profession Can Improve Student Learning
October 22, 2009

Introduction to "Re-Think Learning Now" Campaign

Sam Chaltain
National Director, Forum for Education and Democracy

EFFECTIVE TEACHERS, HIGH ACHIEVERS:
How Strengthening the Teaching Profession Can Improve Student Learning
October 22, 2009

Discussion on student's achievement gap, teachers' quality, distribution, and how teachers impact low-income and diverse communities' students.

Kati Haycook
President, The Education Trust

EFFECTIVE TEACHERS, HIGH ACHIEVERS:
How Strengthening the Teaching Profession Can Improve Student Learning
October 22, 2009

Discusses the impact of education policy on Latino students, particularly focusing on bilingual learners.

Dr. Angela Valenzuela
Associate Vice-President, School Partnerships

EFFECTIVE TEACHERS, HIGH ACHIEVERS:
How Strengthening the Teaching Profession Can Improve Student Learning
October 22, 2009

Discusses the need for change in the 2010 re-authoirzation of the Elementary and Secondary School Act, especially the opportunities that it can provide for diverse communities and low-income families.

The Honorable Raul Grijalva
U.S. House of Represenatives

EFFECTIVE TEACHERS, HIGH ACHIEVERS:
How Strengthening the Teaching Profession Can Improve Student Learning
October 22, 2009

Presentation on the issues facing high-need schools, effective teachers and the teacher evaluation system.

Renee Moore
2001 Mississippi Teacher of the Year