THIS MONTH'S FOCUS: 
Improving Teacher Quality

• Demand & Supply
  A look at three alternative teacher recruitment programs that are placing high-quality educators in high-need areas.

• Preparing Quality Teachers, Eliminating the Achievement Gap
  David W. Gordon, superintendent of the Elk Grove Unified School District in California, outlines his successful plan for equipping new teachers for the classroom.

• Satellite Town Meeting

The March broadcast explored efforts around the country for improving teacher quality; April?s show will focus on raising the academic achievement of high school students.

• Cerritos College Improves Teacher Quality ThroughPartnership
  A member of the Department of Education's Partnership for Family Involvement in Education (PFIE), Cerritos College partners with California State University to create a training academy for K−8 teachers.

• A Roundup of Recent Activities
  A roundup of recent activities of PFIE members, including the Center for Children & Families, the Maryland State Board of Education, and Broward County Public Schools.

• Announcements

• Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers
  On March 5, Laura Bush convened a panel of teacher leaders and advocates for a White House conference on enhancing teacher quality.

• Credits
  

  Community Update is published by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs, U.S. Department of Education.

• President Requests $56.5 Billion for Education Department
  Improving teacher quality and expanding parent options are among the initiatives in President Bush´ budget proposal for improving student achievement.