High-Stakes For Whom? Understanding Principal Behavior in Rating Teacher Performance
High-stakes for principals, not just teachers, impact principals' ratings of teacher performance.
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From Frenzied to Focused
School principals are increasingly expected to focus on “instructional leadership” by engaging more deeply in areas related to curriculum
Congress’ Decreased Support for Effective Instruction Flies in the Face of Teacher Appreciation Week
Congress' decision to cut ESSA Title II-A in the FY17 budget fails to recognize the crucial job of teachers and school leaders.
Interview: Painting the ESSA Canvas with Comprehensive Educator Learning Systems
Learning Forward's Janice Poda and Melinda George Provide Their "Big Idea" for States on Educator Learning Systems in ESSA Plans
Interview: Painting the ESSA Canvas with Educator Evaluation and Support
New Leaders' Margaret Young & Alexandra Broin Provide Their "Big Idea" for States on Educator Evaluation in ESSA Plans
Interview: Painting the ESSA Canvas with Educator Recruitment and Retention
Public Impact's Brian Hassel and Stephanie Dean Provide Their "Big Ideas" for States on Educator Recruitment & Retention in ESSA
Interview: Painting the ESSA Canvas with Educator Preparation
This interview on educator preparation is with Benjamin Riley, the founder and executive director of Deans for Impact.
New Brief: Painting the ESSA Canvas
New America report offers four ideas for states to think big on educator quality in implementing Title II of the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Implications for PreK-12 Education in Trump’s “America First” Budget
The broad priorities for PreK-12 education center around school choice.
Should “Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants” Be Saved?
The Trump administration's initial 2018 budget blueprint calls for the elimination of Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants.
What Does High-Quality Research Say about Developing Teacher Practice?
Article outlines promising professional development practices for growing teachers’ knowledge and skills in service of their students.
Teacher Prep Regulations Rise from Dead, Turn Spotlight to States
Teacher Preparation Programs: Measuring Success
A new study suggests teachers' observation ratings may be a useful measure when holding teacher preparation programs publicly accountable.