From the moment students enter a school, the most important factor in their success is not the color of their skin or the income of their parents, it’s the person standing at the front of the classroom... America’s future depends on its teachers.
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- President Obama
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Designed for those with an interest in teaching seventh through twelfth grade, the LD program offers an opportunity for robust course work in subject methods, design thinking, learning theory, and more.
Innovative
Coursework
Collaborative Learning
Environment
In addition to partipating in several school based field placements, the LD program offers opportunities for participates to complete field work in artistic workshops, design studios, out-of-school programs, and organizations.
Learning Designers will have the opportunity to learn and work in a state-of-the-art facility with access to cutting edge technology and bright, comfortable spaces that seek to foster creativity and collaboration.
Hands-on Experiences
The Next Generation Of Teacher Education
​U.S. Department of Education Proposes Plan to Strengthen Teacher Preparation
November 25, 2014
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New Rules Build on Reforms and Innovation Efforts to Ensure Educators are Classroom-Ready.
Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning
May 1, 2014
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A deep-dive into the topic of better preparing teachers to thrive in learning environments that encourage the development of what Hewlett calls Deeper Learning competencies.
Educator Innovator
If we want to educate a generation of young people to be innovators — to create, build, design, and use their talents to improve their world — we need to value the creative capacity in the mentors and teachers who support them.
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