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New Master of Education Program Blends Cutting-Edge Digital Platform with School-Based Fieldwork LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education is preparing to launch its new Master of Education in School Leadership program for experienced teachers who want to enter school-level leadership roles, develop skills most valued by K-12 superintendents, and learn to solve authentic problems in real school sites....
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education is proud to welcome its first online cohort of Master of Education in Advanced Instruction students. The program's inaugural class began in September. Modeled after the school's popular online Master of Arts in Teaching program, the immersive online program is designed for current teachers who are ready to develop advanced teaching methods. Working closely with fellow...
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Teach.com, a comprehensive educational web resource dedicated to discovering, discussing and encouraging great teaching around the world, was launched this week. With America's need for more great teachers, particularly science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) teachers, Teach.com provides current and aspiring teachers an easy-to-navigate map outlining the steps to become a teacher, including information on teacher...
Report also includes ratings of financial health and academic performance among more than 800 state charter campuses LOS ANGELES, June 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A USC report issued to strengthen accountability among California charter schools includes for the first time a list of the state's top 10 charter campuses. The fifth annual "USC School Performance Dashboard" (formerly CSI-USC) was released Wednesday by the Center on Educational Governance at the USC Rossier School of...
LOS ANGELES, March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The USC Rossier School of Education today announced the release of a native application for the iOS platform, which brings the groundbreaking online learning platform for the MAT@USC program to the iPhone and iPad. The application allows MAT@USC students to access all of their course work and information - including pre-recorded videos - and interact with fellow students and faculty members, while taking full advantage of the user interface...
By Cortney Fielding, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Calif. Oct. 2--Ty Gaffney spent 38 years as a teacher and elementary school principal in the Pasadena Unified School District before settling into retirement last year. But Gaffney barely had the time to tee off on a round of golf before tackling a new assignment as the interim principal of Field Elementary School. "I don't think in my case I really ever intended to go cold turkey and do absolutely nothing," said Gaffney, who also...
