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The reformers’ obsession with ‘young’ teaching talent - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post

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The reformers’ obsession with ‘young’ teaching talent

This was written by educator Anthony Cody, who taught science for 18 years in inner-city Oakland and now works with a team of science teacher-coaches that supports novice teachers. He is a National Board-certified teacher and an active member of the Teacher Leaders Network. A version of this post appeared on his Education Week Teacher blog, Living in Dialogue .

By Anthony Cody

Last week during Education Secretary Arne Duncan’s Twitter Town Hall, there was one phrase that keeps sticking in my mind. Moderator John