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Humane Education: What’s YOUR Mission?

By Dr. Kathleen J. Tate Program Director, M.Ed. in Teaching. American Public University What is Humane Education? In April 2012, I wrote a blog titled Humane Education: Who, What, and Why? about an important and growing niche of education, as well as classroom examples and resources. I was later thrilled to read an online Forbes interview with Zoe Weil, the president and co-founder of the Institute for Humane Education (IHE).

Accountability in Higher Education: It’s Not Your Mother’s Educator Preparation Program

By Dr. Tammy Lynn Woody I recently had the opportunity to attend the National Summit on Educator Effectiveness as one of four representatives from West Virginia. The Council of Chief State School Officers hosted this event in Seattle, Washington this past May. Many conversations focused on accountability, K-12 student achievement, and the transformation of educator preparation programs.