Another School System May Lose Federal Funding

The Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation, which has trained some 14,000 teachers over the past five years in the essential components of effective reading instruction, may now be in jeopardy after a federal panel suggested it is not aligned with current research in the field.

This is another story (read it all here) of caution to those that design professional development for teachers and educational programs for children. The federal government, using the NCLB law, is serious about not funding any program that is not "aligned with current research in the field." Read what the Federal Government considers to be the five key components here on its FAQ page. -Steve
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