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Math Pathways Reforms In Maine, Sarah B. Jessen, Amy F. Johnson
Math Pathways Reforms In Maine, Sarah B. Jessen, Amy F. Johnson
Maine Education Policy Research Institute
For the past several years, attention has turned toward reviewing and reframing the curricular pathways in math for students, particularly at the postsecondary level. Focus has shifted not only to math preparedness, but also to redefining the curricular pathways that lead to academic and career success. In higher education, the central principle involves redefining and reorganizing coursework around defined pathways, based on academic and career interests of students. For K-12 institutions, the math pathways reforms have less clear implications. One key organization working in this area--both nationally and in Maine--is the Dana Center at the University of Texas at Austin. …
An Examination Of Features Of Evidence-Based Teacher Credentialing Systems, Catherine Fallona, Amy F. Johnson
An Examination Of Features Of Evidence-Based Teacher Credentialing Systems, Catherine Fallona, Amy F. Johnson
Maine Education Policy Research Institute
As requested by the Maine Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, the Maine Education Policy Research Institute (MEPRI) has conducted a study with the purpose of examining current research and evidence-based policies related to teacher credentialing systems. The goal is to inform revisions to Maine's current system for teacher credentialing. MEPRI is a nonpartisan research institute funded jointly by the Maine State Legislature and the University of Maine System. This work takes place in a context of new federal reporting requirements under Title II of the Higher Education Opportunity Act and new standards for national accreditation for …