PEF and Urban League Seek Community Input on Teacher Quality
The PEF and the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga Are Hosting a Series of Public Forums to Gain Community Ideas on Teacher Quality
April 16, 2003
Press Release
CHATTANOOGA, TN - The Public Education Foundation and the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga are hosting public forums throughout Hamilton County in April addressing the question: ‘What must our community do to have a quality teacher in every classroom?’ Parents, business leaders, teachers and all concerned citizens are invited to participate and voice their suggestions on solving the teacher quality challenge. To help formulate a plan for action, meeting facilitators will lead participants to address and offer solutions to needed changes in current policies and practices concerning teacher recruitment, placement, and retention.
'Quality teaching is a highly important issue for our community,' said Dan Challener, President of the Public Education Foundation. ' We know that student achievement is directly linked to teacher quality. It is imperative for every child to be taught by a highly effective teacher.'
“Investing in education today lays the groundwork for Chattanooga’s future development and success. This community desperately needs quality teachers in all classrooms to encourage and cultivate the leaders of tomorrow,” commented Warren Logan, President and CEO of the Urban League.
Interested participants may choose from the following places and dates below to attend the meeting that is most convenient for them. All meetings will begin at 6:00 pm and will last no more than 2 hours.
- East Ridge High School on Monday, April 21st
- Carver Recreation Center on Tuesday, April 22nd
- Hixson United Methodist Church on Thursday, April 24th
- South Chattanooga Rec Center on Tuesday, April 29th
- Central High School on Tuesday, April 29th