23.24: School Improvement
Improving Our Schools Other Information:
From the moment our children step into a classroom, the single most important factor in determining their achievement is their
teacher. Barack Obama and Joe Biden value teachers and the central role that they play in education. They will work to ensure
competent, effective teachers in schools that are organized for success. The Obama-Biden K-12 plan will expand service scholarships
to recruit and prepare teachers who commit to working in underserved districts. To support teachers, Obama and Biden will
foster ongoing improvements in teacher education, provide mentoring for beginning teachers, create incentives for shared planning
and learning time for teachers. To retain teachers, Obama and Biden will support career pathways that provide ongoing professional
development and reward accomplished teachers for their expertise. This Career Ladder initiative will help eliminate teacher
shortages in hard-to-staff areas and subjects, improve teacher retention rates, strengthen teacher preparation programs, improve
professional development, and better utilize and reward accomplished teachers.
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