Education Dept. Launches Plan To Bring Better Teachers To High-Needs Schools

United States President Barack Obama arrives to visit some 4 and 5 year olds in a classroom at Powell Elementary School. Teacher Laura Steinmetz looks on from left. President Obama visits Powell Elementary School in... United States President Barack Obama arrives to visit some 4 and 5 year olds in a classroom at Powell Elementary School. Teacher Laura Steinmetz looks on from left. President Obama visits Powell Elementary School in Washington D.C, America - 04 Mar 2014 (Rex Features via AP Images) MORE LESS
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department on Monday announced a new initiative to attract quality teachers to the schools that need them most.

As part of the initiative, the Education Department said it will ask states to develop new, comprehensive educator equity plans. It is also investing $4.2 million to start a new technical assistance network to help states and districts create and implement their plans.

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