https://reuther.wayne.edu/taxonomy/term/235 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/3739 <p>During this interview, Al Shanker answers questions about a wide variety of educational topics including teacher examination and qualification; decentralization of school boards; community involvement in public schools; minority presence in school administrative and supervisory positions; how to measure achievement; requirements for teacher certification; merit pay; tenure; the use of paraprofessionals in schools; and accountability.</p> https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/3739#comments American Federation of Teachers Community Cooperation Disproportionate Representation Merit Pay Shanker, Albert Standards Tenure Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:04:10 -0500 jruss 3739 at https://reuther.wayne.edu https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/3691 <p>In this speech, Al Shanker discusses the need for teachers to take responsibility of the state of education. He says that too often students, parents, or society are blamed for school failure, while teachers are cast as victims. Shanker argues instead that teachers need to adjust their attitudes to claim responsibility. In doing so, he also advocates for stronger teacher training and support noting that frequently young teachers fresh out of college burn out quickly. <span class='read-more'><a href="https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/3691" target="_blank"><strong>&nbsp;read&nbsp;more&nbsp;&raquo;</strong></a></span></p> https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/3691#comments American Federation of Teachers Community Cooperation Shanker, Albert Teacher Education Teacher Responsibility Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:18:22 -0500 jruss 3691 at https://reuther.wayne.edu