Teaching Ambassador Fellows work to make a difference in education |
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Every day, teachers across the country face an array of challenges in the schools they work at, from overcoming budget issues to finding the best ways to implement the Common Core State Standards. Sometimes, instructors may feel like they are alone in their struggle to provide the best education they can, but they are not. The U.S. Department of Education is dedicated to helping the nation's instructors thrive. To find out what these professionals need and how it can help, the Department runs its Teaching Ambassador Fellows program. In a recent press release, the Department announced that eight educators have been chosen to be Fellows. Becoming change agents "Improving education is about schools and classrooms, so it's vital that the clear and strong voices of teachers and principals guide our work," said Arne Duncan, the U.S. secretary of education, in a statement. "The Teaching Ambassador Fellows play a critical role in ensuring that we hear directly from classroom teachers across the country and helping us to understand their needs and hopes for students." This year's ambassadors A diverse group of teachers was selected to be fellows. They teach subjects like social studies, life science and Spanish, and hold positions like literacy coach and special education coordinator. The one thing they share is they have earned Duncan's respect. "We have a set of amazing teachers each year who spend a year with the Department and help drive our policy discussion … I have come to rely on the Teaching Ambassador Fellows for their invaluable feedback and their ability to facilitate dialogue with teachers across the country," said Duncan, as quoted by the Department's website. |
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