new Obama administration's agenda for education

The new Obama administration's agenda for education can be viewed online at http://www.whitehouse.gov/agenda/education.

The change in Washington may signal new opportunities for funded projects, particularly in collaboration with K-12 school partners.

There are some points I am interested:
K-12
1. Make Math and Science Education a National Priority: Obama and Biden will recruit math and science degree graduates to the teaching profession and will support efforts to help these teachers learn from professionals in the field. They will also work to ensure that all children have access to a strong science curriculum at all grade levels.

2. Recruit Teachers: Obama and Biden will create new Teacher Service Scholarships that will cover four years of undergraduate or two years of graduate teacher education, including high-quality alternative programs for mid-career recruits in exchange for teaching for at least four years in a high-need field or location.

3. Retain Teachers: To support our teachers, the Obama-Biden plan will expand mentoring programs that pair experienced teachers with new recruits. They will also provide incentives to give teachers paid common planning time so they can collaborate to share best practices.

Introduction

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