Evaluation of drive mechanisms (including transgenes and drivers) in different environmental conditions and genetic backgrounds

Three major objectives, develop viable gene drive mechanisms, identify the epidemiologically significant vectors of pathogens in specific transmission zones, and introgress effector genes into specific populations, must be met in order to move to the field laboratory advances in genetic control strategie

Teacher Leaders as Equity-Centered Change Agents: Exploring the Conditions that Influence Navigating Change to Promote Educational Equity

As inequities continue to be present for students of color, for English-language learners, for students from low-income households, for LGBTQ students and for students with disabilities, schools must find ways to increase achievement and high expectations for all students. Although not explored thoroughly in the research literature, teacher leaders (TLs) can be key change agents in developing more equitable schools. The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the work of equity-centered TLs who facilitated professional learning on their campuses in relation to equity issues. Particularly, this study looked at the facilitators and inhibitors for TLs spearheading change and how they navigate these conditions. Data sources included reflection journals, class assignments and interviews. Findings indicate that TLs facilitating change for equity in schools with unsupportive conditions (i.e. fear, lack of principal support) found these conditions served as barriers for teachers to address inequities. These TLs had to put equity on hold and focus on building more supportive conditions. Teacher leaders in schools with supportive conditions (i.e. collegiality, principal support) found that these conditions promoted a focus on equity and led to teacher empowerment and greater educational equity. This study has implications for leadership preparation, professional development and educational change

On value differences experienced by sector switchers

This article examines experienced differences in values between employees in the public and private sector. To elucidate them, the authors interviewed 30 employees of the public sector previously employed in the private sector and 30 employees of the private sector previously employed in the public sector, all of them in the Netherlands. The major conclusion is that the values of profitability, competitiveness, and customer orientation have a greater influence on business decisions; in public organizations, values such as legitimacy, lawfulness, accountability, and impartiality play a larger role. However, great differences exist among the organizations within each sector. © 2008 Sage Publications