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Getting to 2014: The Choices and Challenges Ahead

March 27, 2012 - 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Between now and 2014, states will be facing the challenges of new Common Core standards, new assessments, new accountability systems, new teacher evaluations, new data systems, and for some states, implementing Race to the Top. At this event, stakeholders considered how all of these reforms will look when implemented at the same time.

Secretary Arne Duncan, U.S. Department of Education

A New Approach to Teacher Education Reform and Improvement

September 30, 2011 - 8:30am - 12:00pm

Education Sector hosted U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan who laid out big plans for teacher preparation reform. A lively panel discussion followed.

Charting the Future of Higher Education

September 15, 2011 - 8:30am - 11:30am

Join Education Sector and Washington Monthly as experts discuss the future of higher education reform at our third annual review of the "2011 College Guide."

Online Discussion: Teacher Evaluation, How Observation Fits In

August 9, 2011 (All day) - August 12, 2011 (All day)

Yogi Berra once said "You can observe a lot by just watching." This recent online discussion explores teacher observation as an evaluation tool.

Online Discussion: Growth Models, A Closer Look

June 22, 2011 (All day) - June 24, 2011 (All day)

What can we learn from state growth model pilots? How much growth is enough? Our expert panel reviews these questions and more in this recent online discussion.