AACTE Major Forum: International Perspectives on Education Reform

Nations that are frequently cited as high education achievers have often taken vastly different education reform paths than the United States. Marc Tucker joined moderator Yuhang Rong from University of Connecticut, James Noble-Rogers from the Universities’ Council for the Education of Teachers and Vivien Stewart from the Asia Society and CIEB's International Advisory Boad to examine how other countries are moving forward with reforms, particularly in teacher preparation, and what lessons can be drawn for the United States. Click to watch the video.

NCEE To Release New College Readiness Report

After over two years of research, NCEE will release the findings of a first-of-its-kind study of the mathematics and English literacy required of first year community college students. Guided by a team of leading psychometricians, subject area experts and higher education professionals, the report breaks new ground in understanding the knowledge and skills needed to be College and Work Ready. On May 7th, key education and policy leaders will join NCEE in a day-long meeting looking at the results of the study and its implications for school reform, the Common Core State Standards, community colleges, and work, careers and vocational education. Click here to register for the event. More information and a full agenda of the release event coming soon.