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6 Require Teaching Quality so that every student benefits from teachers who are certified, teach in their content area(s), and meet or exceed high standards of excellence. Imagine > But Currently > What must be done > What we can do together

What we can do together …

• Expect to be part of the process to recruit and select qualified teachers who will educate your children.
• Advocate for schools to invite community, parent and student input in assessing teacher effectiveness.
• Solicit colleges to provide courses on parent and community engagement as part of their teacher preparation programs.
• Create local community groups or organizations to partner with schools.
• Advocate that National Council for the Administration of Teacher Education standards be fully embraced and reflected in local practices to effectively serve a diverse student body.