New studies contend that teachers who earn national board certification are more effective in terms of raising student achievement than those without the credential. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards says the studies lay to rest the debate about whether teachers who successfully complete the national certification process are better equipped than other teachers to raise student test scores.
Urban districts cannot achieve the dramatic reforms needed to increase student achievement without first making significant reforms in their strategic management of human capital.
Delaware is rolling out a new administrator evaluation that’s getting attention for its focus on leadership characteristics connected to student achievement.
Elementary students struggle to learn math because their teachers are not adequately prepared to teach it, according to a new study.
Some HR departments may add a staff member to identify and maintain a presence on effective online recruiting sites.
Membership renewal begins...New online Superintendent Survey due by Sept. 26...New HR administrators should put Personnel Academy on their calendars...and more.
It’s time to renew your district’s subscription to HR Services. Renewal notices went out at the end of August and are due back on Oct. 1, 2008. Check our Web site to review the benefits of having an HR Services subscription.
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