Not pre-med, how about pre-ed?
This article explores the idea of teacher residencies modeled after the medical profession and features the Seattle Teacher Residency. The Seattle Times, Claudia Rowe, November 1, 2013. Article
Investing in the Teaching Profession
National Board President and CEO Ron Thorpe makes the case for federal funding of medical-residency style training for America’s teachers through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The Hechinger Report, October 10, 2013. Article
Matching Board-Certified Teachers to District Needs
Carolann Wade, an NBCT who serves as the district’s National Board coordinator in Wake County, N.C., wrote about how her school system has used National Board certification to bolster teacher leadership. School Administrator, October 2013. Article
National Board Certification to Be Cheaper, Smoother
Education Week explores the reasons behind the upcoming revision to the National Board Certification process and the benefits to candidates. Education Week, Stephen Sawchuck, September 10, 2013. Article (Premium subscription to EdWeek may be required.)
NY Times: At Charter Schools, Short Careers By Choice
Ron Thorpe, president and CEO of the National Board, is quoted in this article on the importance of a career path for all teachers that builds toward accomplished practice. New York Times, Motoko Rich, August 27, 2013. Article
Letter to the Editor (EdWeek): Science Standards Offer Start on Promising Road
Ron Thorpe, president and CEO of the National Board, and Stanley Litow, Vice President of Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs at IBM, highlight TeachersTryScience.org, a portal of online videos and resources that helps teachers bring science to life for their students. August 21, 2013. Article (Premium subscription to EdWeek may be required.)
