The most popular programs for the Teachers Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=873 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 12:14:38 GMT President Obama talked about education at an event for the America's Promise Alliance. He announced $900 million in grants for schools and school districts. Citing a Rhode Island school that had fired all teachers, he said he favored federal rewards for local school districts that fire underperforming teachers and close failing schools, noting that educators needed to be held accountable when they failed to fix chronically troubled classrooms and curb the student dropout rate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292311-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292311-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about teacher training programs and evaluation systems. Among the topics they addressed were means of measuring student success, state programs to improve teacher quality, and the role of educators. They also talked about the No Child Left Behind Act and legislative measures that could reform the law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293313-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293313-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wendy Kopp talked about her book [A Chance to Make History: What Works and What Doesn't in Providing an Excellent Education for All] (PublicAffairs, 2011). In her book the founder of Teach for America recounts the creation of the organization in 1990 and its goal to diminish educational inequality. Ms. Kopp reports on the over 25,000 teachers that have taught in low-income areas with Teach for America and presents her thoughts on the current state of education policy in the United States. Wendy Kopp discussed her book with author and New Yorker staff writer, Malcolm Gladwell. She also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. Paul Holdengraber moderated. ""Teach For America" Revolution: A Catalyst for Education Reform?" was part of the LIVE from the NYPL series at the Celeste Bartos Forum of The New York Public Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298070-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298070-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Bill Smoot talked about [Conversations with Great Teachers], a collection of interviews that he conducted with exceptional teachers (K-12, college, professional courses, military, political mentors) to find out what makes them so effective. Mr. Smoot spoke at Books, Inc. in Berkeley, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296244-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296244-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The provost of Columbia University presents his study of the effects of stereotypes on learning and testing and the state of education in the U.S. He discovers that telling a group what a specific test is supposed to reveal significantly increases the likelihood that test outcomes will reflect ingrained stereotypes. The event was at the Harvard University Book Store. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294708-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294708-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT In his book, actor Tony Danza recounts the year he spent teaching 10th grade English in Philadelphia's largest high school. The author, who before becoming an actor had wanted to be a teacher, recalls the initial troubles he had engaging his students and his later breakthroughs. Mr. Danza responded to questions from members of the audience at the Philadelphia Free Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308277-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308277-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dave Barry is the author of thirty books and was a syndicated humor columnist for twenty-five years. His latest book, [Dave Barry's History of the Millennium (So Far)], is a collection of reviews of the years. He made humorous comments about recent events in the news and his life. Frank McCourt is the author of several books, including the memoir [Angela's Ashes] that won the Pulitzer Prize in 1997. Mr. McCourt was an English teacher in New York City high schools for thirty years. He spoke humorously about his life and about education, including how teaching is depicted in the movies. After their presentations, both authors responded to questions from members of the audience. The opening scenes of the program were on the street of the Miami Book Fair International. Included in program 282360-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282360-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282360-5 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT With teachers of the year from all 50 states in the audience, President Clinton presented the National Teacher of the Year award to science teacher Philip Bigler. In his remarks, the President praised the profession of teaching and called teachers heroes. He also described his administration's accomplishments in helping schools. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/104422-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/104422-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT A book launch party was held for John Merrow, author of [The Influence of Teachers: Reflections on Teaching and Leadership]. In the book he examines the current issues facing American education and presents his thoughts on how the system can be reformed. Mr. Merrow was seen talking to guests before making remarks. The introductions included a video by Jim Lehr in the form of a "PBS NewsHour" report on the release of the book that included numerous clips. The book party was held April 4, 2011, at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300729-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300729-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT At a recognition ceremony for 2010 teacher of the year Sarah Brown, President Obama spoke about the federal response to an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. His remarks on teacher of the year are no shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293250-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293250-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Cartwright, a highly acclaimed principal of a Pennsylvania public school, discusses her book that recounts her trials and accomplishments in transforming that school. The dynamic and engaging black educator discussed her strategies and remedies in her efforts to combat teacher absences, to involve parents, and to clean up the school building and grounds. She also discussed her family and personal background. The book, [For the Children: Lessons from a Visionary Principal; How We Can Save Our Public Schools], is published by Doubleday. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50545-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/50545-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Education and Early Childhood Development Subcommittee heard testimony about the teaching of American history and civics. Topics included the proposed American History Achievement Act and ways to improve knowledge of history and civics. Noted historian David McCullough noted that students at the top 50 U.S. universities and "how abysmally they score" in history, saying that teachers are taught the wrong way to teach history. He said that enthusiasm as well as knowledge is vital. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187426-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187426-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Erin Gruwell talked about her book, [Teach with Your Heart: Lessons I Learned from the Freedom Writers], published by Broadway. The Freedom Writers were high school students that Ms. Gruwell inspired to write [The Freedom Writers Diary], a collection of diary entries from their freshmen English class. Ms. Gruwell was interviewed by Carolyn Alessio before an audience. Ms. Gruwell responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198469-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198469-2 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Wendy Kopp was interviewed about her organization, Teach for America, and its impact on America's public schools. Teach For America provides recent college graduates and other young professionals of all academic majors an opportunity to teach for at least two years in urban and rural public schools. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200800-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200800-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Sawchuck discussed the strike of public school teachers in Chicago. He talked about the agreement in principle that had been reached in Chicago that would allow schools to restart and the overall implications for public school reform efforts across the country. He stressed the most important issue was the use of student test scores to gauge teacher salary and performance evaluations. Other factors mentioned included class size, textbook purchasing, and the professionalism of the teachers. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308216-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308216-4 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Bush honored the National Teacher of the Year Michael Geisen in the White House Rose Garden. Mr. Geisen then made brief remarks to the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205110-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205110-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Michael Geisen talked about his 2008 National Teacher of the Year award, as well as how he sees No Child Left Behind impacting his students. Mr. Geisen is a 7th grade science teacher at Crook County Middle School in Prineville, Oregon. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204803-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204803-3 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Biggs talked about public school teacher pay, specifically his work on a new Heritage Foundation-American Enterprise Institution joint study of public school teacher compensation. According to the findings of the study's methods, public school teachers make about $1.50 for every dollar their skills could garner in a private sector job. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302641-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302641-4 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Sarah Bakhiet and Janet Lipson are interviewed about their experiences teaching history and American government in public and private schools. Ms. Bakhiet and Ms. Lipson are two of the four fellowship recipients in C-SPAN's 2005 Middle and High School Teacher Fellowship Program. This year's program brings four high school teachers to the C-SPAN offices in Washington, D.C. to work with the Education Relations department in creating content and video clips for the C-SPAN classroom web site for the 2005-06 school year. In addition, the fellows are tying the video clips to state teaching standards. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187460-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187460-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jason Kamras was interviewed about his experiences as a teacher and the future of public education. He was a mathematics teacher at John Philip Sousa Middle School in Washington, D.C. He was named the fifty-fifth National Teacher of the Year and the first to represent the District by President Bush at a White House ceremony on April 20, 2005. Portions of the White House ceremony were shown during the interview. The interview took place at John Philip Sousa Middle School in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186522-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186522-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dennis Van Roekel, president of the National Education Association, talked about the strike by public school teachers in Chicago and similar problems facing other cities. Topics included the strained relations between teachers unions and the Democratic Party and the possible political implications. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Van Roekel also reacted to a video clip of comments the previous day on "Washington Journal" by Stephen Sawchuck, assistant editor of [Education Week]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308222-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308222-3 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Levine talked about his recent report on the quality of university-based teacher education in the U.S. He reported that the majority of the nation's teachers are prepared in programs that have low admission and graduation standards and adhere to an outdated version of teacher education. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194417-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194417-4 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Joe Williams and Terry Moe argued the future of teachers unions. Mr. Moe said that because of their power teachers unions hinder lawmakers efforts to reform the educational system and that one remedy is to eliminate collective bargaining rights. Joe Williams advocated for challenging unions to change while still retaining collective bargaining. The discussion included questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308875-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308875-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT RandI Weingarten talked from New York City about the impact of budget cuts on teachers, and how legislative effort to curtail unions' bargaining powers affects teachers. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed topics for Sunday morning news shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298354-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298354-4 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The authors, former teachers and the son of teachers, talked about their book ["Teachers Have It Easy": The Big Sacrifices and Small Salaries of America's Teachers], published by New Press. They wrote that the salaries paid to the teachers of America's public school system are woefully inadequate, partially because of a popular conception that teaching is easy, and that salary reform would help to eliminate many of the problems faced by public schools. After their initial discussion, two first year teachers, Mr. Falivena and Ms. Trainor, were introduced to describe the time, effort, and financial struggles they experienced in Brooklyn. All the participants then answered questions from members of the audience. Dave Eggers is the author of [A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius] and the founder of 826 Valencia, a non-profit tutoring and writing lab with locations in San Francisco and Brooklyn, New York. Daniel Moulthrop is a former teacher who is currently studying at the University of California-Berkeley for a master's in journalism. Ninive Clements Calegari is a teacher and the founding executive director of 826 Valencia, San Francisco. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188525-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188525-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Joy Hakim talked about her series of science books spoke on the importance of teaching science in schools at an event hosted by the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. She focused on her most recent book, [The Story of Science: Einstein Adds a New Dimension]. Hakim was an author that wrote on science in an accessible manner. Joy Hakim, former teacher and former editor and editorial writer at the Virginian-Pilot newspaper (Norfolk, Virginia), was the author of the "A History of US" series (10 volumes). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202529-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202529-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Sean Allen talked about the issue of political expression in classrooms and the controversy in which he is involved. In February, he secretly recorded his geography teacher, in class, calling the U.S. the most violent nation on earth. The teacher also compared some of President Bush's remarks to those of Adolf Hitler. Mr. Allen came to Washington, D.C. to receive an award from the group Students for Academic Freedom. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191912-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191912-5 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Peter Brimelow discussed his book [The Worm in the Apple: How the Teacher Unions Are Destroying America], published by HarperCollins Publishers. According to Mr. Brimelow, American education standards have declined when compared to the standards of other industrialized nations, or even Third World countries. Explanations for the decline include underpaid teachers, undisciplined students, and ineffectual teaching methods. However, during that decline, education costs have risen. Mr. Brimelow identifies teacher unions as the root of the problem. With approximately 2.5 million members, the biggest union in the country is the National Education Association. He asserts that its agenda is not to provide better teaching in schools, but to provide more money and benefits for teachers and for the organization itself. Mr. Brimelow feels that until the unions are held accountable, public education is turned over to the free market system, and the U.S. Department of Education is abolished, education reform not will succeed. Mr. Mathews added his commentary. Following their presentations, both panelists answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161949-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161949-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Elizabeth Samet talked about her book, [Soldier's Heart: Reading Literature Through Peace and War at West Point], published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. In her book, Elizabeth Samet recounted her experiences as an English professor at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point and detailed the ways she taught literature to her students who were going to war. Following her remarks Ms. Samet responded to questions from the audience http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201656-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201656-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Education, Early Childhood and Workforce Committee of the National Governors Association held a forum on "Strategies to Recruit, Reward and Retain Teachers." Deputy Secretary Simon addressed federal involvement in education and spoke about the goals of the No Child Left Behind program and how they would be achieved with quality teachers. He answered questions from members of the committee about issues such as the flexibility allowed to states to determine teacher qualifications, funding, community college access, special education teachers, and alternative teaching standards. The panel on state and local efforts included Mr. Milken who spoke about a structure for attracting and retaining the highest quality teachers. The Teachers of the Year for Kansas and Minnesota spoke about qualities besides mastery of subject matter necessary to being a great teacher such as involvement with the school and interest in the students. They responded to questions from the members of the committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187603-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187603-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton announced that the National Teacher of the Year is Sharon Draper of Cincinnati. She was chosen from the top teachers in each of the fifty states. The award is sponsored by the Council of Chief State School Officers and Scholastic, Inc. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80541-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80541-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at the National Teacher of the Year ceremony for 2013 winner Jeff Charbonneau, a high school science teacher from Washington State, and all the State Teachers of the Year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312322-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312322-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Earlier in the week, [The Boston Globe] ran an article charging author and historian Joseph Ellis, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award, with lying to his students at Mount Holyoke College about his service in Vietnam. Professor Ellis has subsequently apologized. Mr. Robinson, the journalist who wrote the Boston Globe story, spoke from Boston. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail, including calls from two of Professor Ellis' students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164867-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164867-2 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dennis Van Roekel talked about the role of the teachers union in education reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306874-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306874-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former Secretary of Education Rod Paige talked about his book [The War Against Hope: How Teachers' Unions Hurt Children, Hinder Teachers, and Endanger Public Education], published by Thomas Nelson. In the book, former Secretary Paige argues that teachers' unions have too much power and are blocking needed reforms in the nation's educational system. The guest interviewer was Kathy Kiely, Washington correspondent for [USA Today]. Rod Paige was secretary of Education from 2001 to 2005. After leaving the Bush administration, he co-founded the Chartwell Education Group, an educational consulting firm. Earlier in his career he was dean of the College of Education at Texas Southern University and superintendent of the Houston Independent School District. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197666-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197666-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the firing of 241 teacher firings by the Washington, D.C., school district. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294739-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294739-2 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Bush addresses the recipients of awards for excellence in science and mathematics teaching. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9724-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9724-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Human Resource Committee and teachers discussed ways to improve the professional development of teachers. They focused on the National Boards for Professional Teaching Standards that certifies teachers nationwide and identifies outstanding teachers. They also talked about other professional development techniques such as obtaining a deeper content base, and teacher mentoring programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151480-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151480-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Trotter talked about the case before the U.S. Supreme Court involving the First Amendment rights of a teachers' union. On January 10 the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two consolidated cases on ways that teacher unions spend their dues. The Justices considered the constitutionality of a Washington state law that prohibits unions from spending fees it collects from school employees who choose not to be union members for political activity without first getting permission from the non-union teachers. The cases are [Davenport v. Washington Education Association] and [Washington v. Washington Education Association]. The guest responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195713-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195713-4 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Bush honored state teachers of the year and the national teacher of the year at an event on the South Lawn of the White House. They praised the work of teachers throughout the nation and talked about various federal education programs. Ms. Oliver then made brief remarks to the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192225-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192225-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the firing of 241 teacher firings by the Washington, D.C., school district. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294739-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294739-101 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Kevin Jennings talked about his memoir [Mama's Boy, Preacher's Son: A Memoir of Becoming a Man], published by Beacon Press. He described his childhood in the trailer parks of the South, growing up with his widowed mother and four older siblings. He talked about attending Harvard University on scholarship and his decision to go back home to teach. He also described publicly announcing his homosexuality at a morning school assembly and the reaction from his students. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194617-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194617-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7010-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7010-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Center for American Progress released a report which found that the average teacher is absent 10 days per school year. They extrapolated this number to show that when the average student completes 12th grade, they would have accumulated 2/3 of a school year being taught by a substitute teacher, at a total cost of $4 billion. The panel discussed the implications of the report as well as the study of teacher absences in general. They answered questions from the audience. Cynthia Brown moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281981-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281981-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The first lady praised all the teachers present and introduced President Bush, who spoke about education and the history of the Teacher of the Year award. Ms. Mellor, who teaches in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, spoke briefly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181472-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181472-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton, Secretary Riley and Senator Graham spoke in a ceremony honoring Tracey Bailey, the 1993 Teacher of the Year. In their remarks, the Washington officials congratulated Mr. Bailey and called for increased public attention on education issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39846-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39846-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Imig announced the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education's report, [The Early Childhood Challenge: Preparing High Quality Teachers for a Changing Society]. Researcher Ardila-Rey explained the research in the report. The other participants discussed the report and answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182884-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182884-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Bush presented the annual Teacher of the Year award to Mr. Veatch. Mr. Veach taught social studies at Coachella Valley High School in California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169745-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169745-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton spoke at an American Federation of Teachers memorial service for Albert Shanker, who died in February. Shanker served as president of the AFT for more than 20 years. He talked about Mr. Shanker's interest in higher education standards and his ability to energize those around him. The president praised Shanker as a wise and fair man and announced that those who participate in the international programs in civic education will be called Shanker Fellows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80252-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80252-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The panelists debated a recent lawsuit that challenged the California requirements for teachers' leading students in the Pledge of Allegiance. A lower court ruled that the phrase "under God" violated a clause of the First Amendment. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case on March 24. Dr. Newdow filed the original California lawsuit. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181024-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181024-1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT