Averting a Train Wreck in Human Capital: A discussion on teaching quality




Center for High Impact Philanthropy show

Summary: A discussion about the current challenges and opportunities in education with Linda Katz of Children's Literacy Initiative, Andrew Belton of Bridgespan, and Kat Rosqueta of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy. Katz and Belton co-published an article in Education Week entitled, Averting a Train Wreck in Human Capital: Why States Must Lead the Way in Improving Training, Hiring, and Retention of Teachers: http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2010/12/08/14katz.h30.html. This article drew reference from an early blueprint of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy's special report for donors entitled, High Impact Philanthropy to Improve Teaching Quality: Focus on High-Need Secondary Students. For more information, please visit: http://www.impact.upenn.edu/us-domestic-issues/reports/category/teaching_quality.