Episode Synopsis "Episode 12 - Mentors Matter - Promising Practices In Preparing Tennessee's Future Teachers"

Season 2 of the TNth Period continues with a look into a body of research exploring promising practices in strengthening teacher mentorship programs in Tennessee to better prepare aspiring teacher candidates. Lead researcher, Matthew Ronfeldt of the University of Michigan is joined by Kevin Schaff, Director of Research at TDOE, to discuss their long-standing partnership and research findings. We also hear from 4th- grade teacher, Caylor Harrison, (Andrew Jackson Elementary in Kingsport), and TDOE Senior Directors, Michael Deurlein (Educator Licensure and Preparation) and Martha Moore (Educator Effectiveness) as they discuss what the research has meant for policy and practice in Tennessee.

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• Episode 12 - Mentors Matter - Promising Practices In Preparing Tennessee's Future Teachers
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• Episode 10 - Improving Educator Diversity Across Tennessee
• Episode 9: A Look Into Educator Professional Learning In Tennessee
• Episode 8: Safety First – A Review of Security and Preparedness in Tennessee Schools
• Episode 7: Exploring Educator Diversity In Tennessee
• Episode 6: Reflections from the Tennessee Educator Survey
• Episode 5: School Turnaround After Five Years
• Episode 4: How Principals Drive School Success
• Episode 3: Read to be Ready - Progress and Next Steps
• Episode 2: Exploring Teacher Improvement in Tennessee
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