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STUDENT TEACHERS RELATIONSHIP PARTICIPATING IN AND LEADING THE EDUCATIONAL REFORMS OF TODAY

Anita Singh

Volume: 1 Issue: 2 2011

Abstract:

Quality teaching in all classrooms necessitates skillful leadership at the community, district, school, and classroom levels. Ambitious learning goals for students and educators require significant changes in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and leadership practices. Leaders at all levels recognize quality professional development as the key strategy for supporting significant improvements. They are able to articulate the critical link between improved student learning and the professional learning of teachers. They ensure that all stakeholders - including the school board, parent teacher organizations, and the business community - understand the link and develop the knowledge necessary to serve as advocates for high quality professional development for all staff

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