FROM THE FIELD

摘要

"The narrowing gap in New York City teacher qualifications and its implications for student achievement in high-poverty schools"rnTeacher Policy Research, May 2008rnThis research paper explores how teacher qualifications and student achievement gains have changed in New York City schools between 2000 and 2005. The authors found that the new teacher qualifications increased, and the achievement gap between students in high-poverty and low-poverty schools decreased.rn"Empowering teachers: A professional and collaborative approach"rnState Educational Technology Directors Association, November 2008 After establishing the importance of ongoing, high-rnquality professional development, this report outlines the role of technology in supporting effective educator learning. The authors profile several successful programs and models and also describe the role of a technology coach/mentor in such learning opportunities. The report covers several barriers to sustainable professional development and concludes with recommendations.