Search Results: keywords:"teacher retention"

  • H. RES. 977 — Recognizing the importance and contributions of National Board Certified Teachers.
    Status:Introduced in House
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    H. RES. 977 recognizes the significance and contributions of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) in the United States. The resolution highlights that NBCTs demonstrate professional teaching excellence and have a positive impact on student learning, especially for low-income students. It...

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    In the United States, a special group of teachers called National Board Certified Teachers are being celebrated for being really good at their jobs and helping students learn better. This idea also suggests having a special week to recognize these teachers, hoping to support and encourage others to become board-certified too.

  • H. R. 7680 — To support the preparation and retention of outstanding educators in all fields to ensure a bright future for children and youth in under-resourced and underserved communities in the United States, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:4,259

    H.R. 7680, known as the "Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2024," aims to tackle the issue of teacher shortages, especially in under-resourced and underserved communities in the United States. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Education to provide competitive grants to...

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    The "Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2024" is a plan to help schools in the United States find more teachers, especially in places where it's hard to get them, by giving money to schools to train and keep new teachers. The aim is to have more teachers for subjects like science and math and to make sure teachers come from different backgrounds.