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Educating Educators

March 26, 2003

Margaret McKenna president, Lesley University

Margaret McKenna describes the essential tools that teachers need in order to be effective educators and how can schools give teachers the solid foundation and practical experience that they need to succeed in our nation's classrooms.

Topics: Education

Tags: Margaret McKenna | Classroom & Community | Education Reform | Personal Finance | Professional Development | Teacher Education

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