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[veiledsentiments]

Of course, if they did texts in Arabic, it would be the same language as is used in the press and books... Modern Standard Arabic. There are almost no Arabic books printed in national dialects.

All Arabic students entering their schools in all of the Middle East have to learn this language in order to study.

VS

[tatsuo1]

John, I did indeed see the word FEDERAL. So to clarify why that word does not mean much, unless Massachusetts is now under a federal education curriculum, the word FEDERAL only refers to money provided to the state.
Technically speaking, all states receive federal funds for education. But each state develops and implements their own curriculum. There isn't a federal curriculum. Although teachers may actually obtain a National license in their specialty field.
As always John, thanks for your input.

[veiledsentiments]

[tatsuo1]

[veiledsentiments]

Sorry, you don't seem to understand my question. Any state can require any teacher to take any course they wish. And obviously any teacher can do professional development.

I am asking about your statement about a "National License." My question is who does this license? Who decides who gets it? Some office in Washington DC?

I have still never heard of any "National" education certification in the US...

VS

[tatsuo1]

[veiledsentiments]

[johnslat]

Here's a chart of reciprocity agreements, listed state by state:

http://www.jflalc.org/upload/336.pdf

and here's a list, state by state, of the individual certification requirements:

http://www.uky.edu/Education/TEP/usacert.html

but this is probably the best one to visit:

http://www.nasdtec.org/agreement.php

Regards,
John

[tatsuo1]

Yes VS, each state has requirements for certification in a specific field. If an individual is moving to a new state it might be necessary to take additional coursework. The new teacher will probably be granted a provisional certification until the requirements are met.
Sometimes it's interesting to see how states change their requirements in the belief that a better education system will result.

[veiledsentiments]

It is a constant battle to try to raise the results... which keep going down... while requirements go up.

[tatsuo1]

[leez]

[ckhl]

Does anyone have statistics on how much the UAE apportions to education? When I was at the HCT, I heard that it was surprisingly low considering all of the official talk of the govt's commitment to education. And what difference will any of these initiatives make considering that most Emiratis will opt, if possible, to work in the public sector? I've read that 90% of all private sector jobs are held by expats.

[veiledsentiments]

[ckhl]

It may look low when you look at the raw number spent on education

I take your point...but what was pointed out to me was the relatively paltry percentage of the federal budget that was allocated to education.