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  1. What are the most important factors in attracting and retaining experienced and qualified teachers? Are the answers different for teachers in low performing schools? What should the state's role be?

  2. How can teaching excellence be assured at postsecondary level? Will the recommendations in the draft Plan help? Are there other essential factors that should be addressed? Is the increasing proportion of temporary faculty an issue in relation to quality teaching and learning? If so, in what ways?

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    Background summaries, daily topics, questions and background information are available from the Agenda page. http://www.info-ren.org/network-democracy/camp/pa/agenda.shtml Friday, June 7th will focus on Workforce Preparation and Business Linkages.

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    Sally Hedman
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    Agenda Pages
    Background Student Learning Emerging Modes
    Personnel Development Workforce Preparation School Readiness
    Facilities & Finance Governance Wrap-up