Congressional subcommittees to discuss strengthening the teaching profession

On Thursday, Feb. 27, the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education and Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training will hold a joint hearing entitled “Exploring Efforts to Strengthen the Teaching Profession.” The discussion will focus on improving teacher preparation and certification. The scheduled witnesses are as follows:

• Dr. Deborah A. Gist, Commissioner, Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• Dr. Marcy Singer-Gabella, Professor of the Practice of Education, Vanderbilt University
• Dr. Heather G. Peske, Associate Commissioner for Educator Quality, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• Ms. Christina Hall, Co-Founder & Co-Director, Urban Teacher Center

View a live webcast of tomorrow's hearing starting at 9 am central time.