MetLife Forums on the Future of Teaching

The Future of Teaching in Oregon

November 18, 2008

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NCTAF, MetLife Foundation and the Chalkboard Project convened a stimulating forum on the Future of Teaching in Oregon. The forum focused on the most pressing teaching quality issues for Oregon and the policies needed to support innovative teaching practices. We also looked at the impact of Oregon's New Diploma Requirements, legislation on mentoring, recruitment and retention of highly effective teachers, professional development standards and Oregon's teacher preparation programs. For more information, see the press release.

Our featured panelists include:

• Susan Castillo, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
• George Pernsteiner, Chancellor of Higher Education
• Arnie Roblan, Oregon House of Representatives
• James Sager, Governor's Education Policy Advisor
• Duncan Wyse, State Board Chair & Oregon Business Council
• Randy Hitz, Dean of Education, Portland State University
• Eduardo Angulo, Salem/Keizer Coalition for Equality
• Vickie Felming, Superintendent, Redmond School District,
• Kelly Carlisle, Principal, Salem-Keizer School District
• Todd Jones, Teacher, West Linn High School

WHAT: “The Future of Teaching in Oregon”
WHEN: November 18, 2008
WHERE: Oregon Public Broadcasting
7140 SW Macadam Avenue
Portland, OR 97219