Elementary Education
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Minerva Alaniz E-mail:
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Professional Organizations
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) is the profession’s mechanism to help establish high quality teacher preparation. Through the process of professional accreditation of schools, colleges and departments of education, NCATE works to make a difference in the quality of teaching and teacher preparation today, tomorrow and for the next century. NCATE’s performance-based system of accreditation fosters competent classroom teachers and other educators who work to improve the education of all P-12 students. NCATE believes every student deserves a caring, competent and highly qualified teacher.
Helpful Websites
Education Week, American Education's Online Newspaper of Record
The goal of Education Week is to be the definitive place on the World Wide Web for people interested in education reform, school, and the policies that guide them.
The ALAN Review
The Assembly on Literature for Adolescents (ALAN) is one of the National Council of Teachers of English's special-interest groups. Founded in November 1973, ALAN is made up of teachers, authors, librarians, publishers, teacher-educators and their students, and others who are particularly interested in the area of young adult literature.
The Lion and the Unicorn
The Lion and the Unicorn is a theme-and-genre-centered journal of international scope committed to a serious, ongoing discussion of literature for children. It has become noted for its informative interviews with authors, editors and other prominent figures in the field.
Scholastic
Scholastic is a global children’s publishing and media company in both education and entertainment. Scholastic’s 78 year reputation for quality, learning and fun is based on a long-term relationship with teachers, parents and children, and its unique ability to understand what kids want and need for their education and entertainment.