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A gap exists, Daniel Koretz admits, but he wonders how much of technology is used for educational purposes.
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Daniel Koretz says, though it’s difficult to compare testing in developed countries, most indicators show the US lagging behind.
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The number one priority for Daniel Koretz should be attracting and retaining skilled educators.
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Chris Williams, CMO of Capgemini, explains the expanding role of the chief marketing officer. He says CMOs should help grow the business in a weak economy.
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The gender gap can be traced to the inflated expectations we have for boys Daniel Koretz believes.
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Chris Williams describes the characteristics of successful leaders in business: they are visionaries, they are inspirational, and they are team players.
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Daniel Koretz notes no difference between African-American and Hispanic populations.
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Daniel Koretz laments that math gains in elementary and middle schools are not maintained in high school.
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Daniel Koretz believes research and development need their place at the local level but are stifled by state and federal management.
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Parents wrongfully assume some kids are good at math and others are not, Daniel Koretz notes.
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No Child Left Behind set arbitrary goals for education, Daniel Koretz says.
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The free market could let career changers get into teaching faster and allow low-performing schools to fail like any business Tom Bloch says.
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Tom Bloch says the ‘reform du jour’ concept should be resisted.
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Tom Bloch sees great benefits for education if we can correct income disparities through more equitable taxation.
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The gender gap in math and science flies in the face of what Tom Bloch has seen in his classroom.
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Though the salary can’t compare to a CEO’s, the intangible benefits of teaching make the profession worth it.
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Tom Bloch recalls receiving a $0.75 ceramic apple as his year-end bonus.
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A pay incentive could work to get talented teachers in minority classrooms.
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Funding will determine if any effort toward education reform is successful over the long term Tom Bloch says.
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Tom Bloch says the attrition rate is high for educators who are just starting out in urban schools, but, if they show respect, they will receive respect.