When Teachers Lead: Keys to Classroom Results

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How do star teachers help students soar in school, no matter what their background? Research at Teach for America has yielded some compelling answers based on two decades of experience in high-poverty schools. Hear from the author of a new book on what breeds success: setting high goals for student achievement, involving families, planning each activity to support learning, tracking progress and adjusting plans, and honing instruction—while toiling to surmount all obstacles to academic performance. Learn to tap video resources for training educators who work in low-income communities.
Presenter: Steven Farr, author, Teaching as Leadership (2010) and chief knowledge officer, Teach for America, Washington, D.C.