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To raise PISA scores, we must support teachers
- 12-16-2010
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Commentary by Dennis Van Roekel/Education Week
Dennis Van Roekel is President of the National Education Association.
To the Editor: The 2009 results from the Program for International Student Assessment, or PISA, show average scores in reading, science, and math for American students ("U.S. Rises to International Average in Science," Education Week, Dec. 7, 2010). These findings are another wake-up call that the status quo is no longer acceptable. The United States built the greatest economy in history by leading the world in education. If we want to reclaim that position, we must lead the way again and adopt proven policies that will move us forward. Before rushing to judgment about the next steps needed to improve our schools, we should look at comparable, successful nations and try to learn from their experience. Examining the PISA results in more detail gives an intriguing insight into how other nations boost student learning and performance and underscores the importance of elevating the teaching profession. (more…)
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