Kirp believes that many districts only turn corners when they completely bottom out, but even so, efforts to change a system are complicated by politics and lack of professionalization of teaching. (gse.harvard.edu)
Secretary Duncan, OECD, and others who have studied how to improve the quality of our nation's teaching force have rightly called for a comprehensive approach that will lead to greater professionalization of teaching. (jackjenningsdc.com)
Her research interests include professionalization of teaching, school climate, and professional learning communities (PLC) both within U.S. and between nations. (ajeforum.com)