http://nhpr.org en http://nhpr.org/post/creating-cohorts-support-new-teachers <div><p>In New Hampshire, a statewide task force on effective teaching is publishing new guidelines to improve the quality of teaching.&nbsp; One issue that’s getting a closer look is teacher mentoring programs.&nbsp; In Nashua, one mentoring program works to groom better teachers and keep them in the classroom for years to come. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:33:56 +0000 Sheryl Rich-Kern 15048 at http://nhpr.org Creating "Cohorts" To Support New Teachers http://nhpr.org/post/controversy-surrounds-teacher-preparation <p>Most people agree that good teachers help students succeed.<br />But how do good teachers learn to be effective?</p><p>One D.C.-based, private nonprofit is asking just that. They want colleges to participate in a study that&nbsp;ranks&nbsp;teacher preparation programs. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:55:41 +0000 Sheryl Rich-Kern 2767 at http://nhpr.org Controversy Surrounds Teacher Preparation