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Learning Point Associates Appoints New Member to Board of Directors (August 12, 2008)
The Learning Point Associates Board of Directors appointed Donna Gerardi Riordan, DGR Associates, as its newest director last week while meeting in Chicago. Most recently, Gerardi Riordan was the director of programs for the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) where she worked to analyze and develop policy recommendations to improve K–12 science and mathematics education. In that role, she used her extensive background in science and technology policy to connect economic development, education, and industry professionals to advise the state on critical issues. Her work focused on reinforcing 21st century skills—especially related to mathematics and science—to enhance the workforce of the future.(EGHS). More >
TQ Research & Policy Brief Focuses on Improving Instruction Through Effective Teacher Evaluation (April 9, 2008)
Evaluating teachers is controversial business—and there is little research that points to which policies and practices are the most effective. What we do know is that identifying the skills that lead certain teachers to have a greater impact on student performance than others is of utmost importance. But how do we measure those skills? More >
Learning Point Associates Named Intel® Teach National Training Agency (February 7, 2008)
One way to help schools get on the fast track to success is by providing meaningful, job-embedded professional development for teachers that integrates technology in the classroom curriculum. That’s exactly what the Intel Teach Program has done for more than 4 million teachers around the world. Intel recently announced that starting this year, Learning Point Associates will be the national training agency for the Intel Teach Program in the United States. More >