Questions+for+Dr.+Breed

Please record your questions for Dr. Breed's conversation with us in this list. Thank you!
 * If you had one message to give to first-year teachers in the state of Nebraska, what would it be?
 * What do you envision Nebraska classrooms looking like in the next five to ten years?
 * For first year teachers new to the education system, what current/upcoming issues should we be paying attention to and researching to make ourselves more effective and successful in our field?
 * How can states encourage collaboration among all districts and work to lessen inequailities on a local level?
 * Describe your best classroom management tool.
 * What is your favorite way to build rapport with students?
 * How important is it to be involved in unions like the NEA and what other unions are available to us?
 * What do you feel is Nebraska's biggest weakness in education as of right now?
 * Will NE be switching to merit pay?


 * Are there any plans in place for Nebraska if NCLB isn't reauthorized? What about those schools that are labeled as being on improvement?
 * Does Nebraska have a plan in place on adopting the Common Core Standards? If so, when?

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 * When the economy recovers can we expect that education will be an area that will see increases in funding?
 * The Learning Community got a lot of attention in the unicameral...what do you think about its effectiveness in meeting the overall goal of providing a more equitable education to all kids? What do you think the future holds for that "learning community" concept?