Reimagining the School Day: Innovative Schedules for Teaching and Learning

Posted on March 13, 2017March 10, 2017 by coreeducation

Teachers in the U.S. spend far more time engaged in active instruction than their peers in other parts of the world. Yet some of teachers’ most important responsibilities–such as planning and collaborating with peers–require non-instructional time. Fortunately, there are several promising models schools have used for creative scheduling to provide teachers with the time they Read more about Reimagining the School Day: Innovative Schedules for Teaching and Learning[…]

The Certification Maze

Posted on March 9, 2017March 4, 2017 by coreeducation

Teachers often can’t easily get a teaching job in a new state – usually because of confusing bureaucracy, a battery of expensive exams, and complex rules about which university courses will be accepted. There is little research showing these rules lead to better teachers, but some evidence that they harm students and push teachers to Read more about The Certification Maze[…]

Which States Pay Teachers the Most (and Least)?

Posted on March 2, 2017March 7, 2017 by coreeducation

Alaska and New York pay teachers nearly double the salaries of those working in Mississippi and Oklahoma, says a new study by GoBankingRates. According to the finance website, teachers in Alaska and New York are paid each year on average $77,843 and $76,953, respectively. By contrast, the averages in Mississippi and Oklahoma are $42,043 and Read more about Which States Pay Teachers the Most (and Least)?[…]

Getting to Teacher Ownership: How Schools Are Creating Meaningful Change

Posted on February 24, 2017February 16, 2017 by coreeducation

In the current climate of education reform, where one innovation is often quickly replaced with another, the concept of teacher ownership is critical. Those responsible for change must have a voice in creating and directing that change: teachers cannot be viewed as simply the implementers. The Annenberg Institute for School reform conducted a mixed-methods study Read more about Getting to Teacher Ownership: How Schools Are Creating Meaningful Change[…]

Big Problems in How Schools Hire Teachers and How to Solve Them

Posted on February 1, 2017January 27, 2017 by coreeducation

Every year schools must hire new teachers to replace the nearly 15 percent who leave annually. But what if schools are doing it wrong? Matt Barnum digs through some surprising research which shows that many schools and districts don’t require prospective teachers to perform a single model lesson, aren’t actively recruiting teachers of color and Read more about Big Problems in How Schools Hire Teachers and How to Solve Them[…]

The Educator Pipeline: Turnover, Fewer Applicants Will Impact Student Achievement

Posted on January 30, 2017January 27, 2017 by coreeducation

Concerned about retention and recruitment of teachers, principals, and administrators, Learning First Alliance member organizations are looking to build stronger pipelines and supports for these critical roles in student learning. The Educator Pipeline discusses the challenges each profession faces, and why this issue is key to our nation’s economic future. The report explores the Read more about The Educator Pipeline: Turnover, Fewer Applicants Will Impact Student Achievement[…]

2016 Teachers of the Year Share Powerful Narratives in “Leading from the Classroom” Podcast Series

Posted on January 2, 2017December 19, 2016 by coreeducation

“Leading from the Classroom,” is a new podcast series featuring firsthand accounts from the 2016 State Teachers of the Year. Each episode features a different teacher sharing a personal and poignant moment that crystallized the importance of teaching and of being a teacher. The teachers speak as advocates and ambassadors for sound education policy, for Read more about 2016 Teachers of the Year Share Powerful Narratives in “Leading from the Classroom” Podcast Series[…]

More than 1 in 4 Teachers Chronically Absent

Posted on December 8, 2016December 2, 2016 by coreeducation

More than 1 in 4 of the nation’s full-time teachers are considered chronically absent from school, according to federal data, missing the equivalent of more than two weeks of classes each academic year in what some districts say has become an educational crisis. The U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights estimated that 27 percent Read more about More than 1 in 4 Teachers Chronically Absent[…]

Building the Educator Workforce Our Children Need Now

Posted on December 5, 2016December 2, 2016 by coreeducation

States are now deeply engaged in developing plans for their federal education spending for the next several years. Now is the time to rethink systems and strategies and to focus funds and efforts on what matters most for learning: great teachers and leaders for every student and school. Written collaboratively by all three partners of Read more about Building the Educator Workforce Our Children Need Now[…]

Teacher Effectiveness in the Every Student Succeeds Act: A Discussion Guide

Posted on November 28, 2016November 22, 2016 by coreeducation

The Center on Great Teachers & Leaders has released a new discussion guide, Teacher Effectiveness in the Every Student Succeeds Act. Systemic challenges in the educator workforce require thoughtful and bold actions, and ESSA presents a unique opportunity for states to reaffirm, modify, or improve their vision of educator effectiveness. This GTL Center discussion guide Read more about Teacher Effectiveness in the Every Student Succeeds Act: A Discussion Guide[…]

Developing Resilient, Equity-Conscious Teachers

Posted on November 16, 2016November 12, 2016 by coreeducation

In Education Week Teacher, Elena Aguilar writes an insightful piece about the promise of transformational coaching. Excerpts appear below: I believe new-teacher support programs must be linked to schools’ moral imperative to meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of every child, every day. To that end, the overarching objective of a teacher-support program should Read more about Developing Resilient, Equity-Conscious Teachers[…]

Essays from TNTP’s 2016 Fishman Prize Winners

Posted on October 31, 2016October 28, 2016 by coreeducation

The Fishman Prize for Superlative Classroom Practice recognizes 100 inspiring public school teachers each year, and celebrates four winners who are making a profound difference for their students and schools. Winners participate in a thought-provoking summer residency with their peers, reflecting and writing about the issues facing their profession—and how they’re tackling them in their Read more about Essays from TNTP’s 2016 Fishman Prize Winners[…]

Relationships: Top Factor in Classroom Effectiveness

Posted on October 17, 2016October 15, 2016 by coreeducation

The ability to build relationships with students is the top trait of an effective teacher, according to a new survey released from Pearson. Survey respondents included teachers, students, parents, school administrators and policymakers from around the globe. While the survey was fielded in 23 countries, respondents from the U. S. were united in their top Read more about Relationships: Top Factor in Classroom Effectiveness[…]

Research on Teacher Leadership

Posted on October 10, 2016October 8, 2016 by coreeducation

Madeline Will, writing for the Teaching Now blog, provides a summary of a new literature review on teacher leadership. Excerpts from the article appear below: “All teachers have the capacity to be leaders,” researchers wrote in a recent comprehensive review of literature on teacher leadership, “but not all teachers want to be.” Julianne A. Wenner, Read more about Research on Teacher Leadership[…]