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Review of State Policies on Induction Coming in January
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In January, the New Teacher Center will release a policy paper that analyzes the induction policies of all 50 U.S. states. For a sneak peek, you can view the individual state summaries on the NTC website.
In the meantime, happy holidays and best wishes for the New Year!
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Common Core State Standards: Progress and Challenges in School Districts' Implementation
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This report, based on a nationally representative sample of school districts, examines school districts' perceptions and early implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The report finds that approximately three-fifths of the districts in states that have adopted the CCSS agree that the new standards in math and English language arts are more rigorous than the ones they are replacing, and a similar proportion of districts expect the CCSS to improve students' skills in these subjects. Less than one-third of the districts in CCSS-adopting states have changed or plan to change their educator induction or teacher evaluation systems to make them more consistent with the CCSS.
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NEA's New Action Agenda: Leading the Profession
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Dennis Van Roekel, president of the National Education Association announced an action agenda comprised of three strategies that aims to increase the quality of teacher candidates prior to entering the classroom. The strategies incorporate best practices from leading U.S. teachers as well as an independent Commission on Effective Teachers and Teaching.
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A System of Rigor and Support in Singapore's Schools
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The Policy Innovators in Education (PIE) Network's guest columnist for its November newsletter discusses lessons learned about a system of rigor and support in Singapore's schools. The group of individuals on a recent trip there realized Singapore's carefully selected and supported educators, contributes to a cycle of strong performance. The teachers in Singapore, for example have about 15-25 hours per week of time for planning with peers and professional development.
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Duncan Responds to Claims That Teachers Are Overpaid
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A recent study released by the American Enterprise Institute and the Heritage Foundation claims that America's teachers are overpaid by more than 50 percent. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan says that the researchers are asking the wrong question and in the process insulting the teaching profession. He says, "Instead of asking whether teachers are overpaid, Richwine and Biggs should have asked what it would take to recruit and retain highly effective teachers for all students."
Read the Blog and Read the AEI Article
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Public Impact to Implement Model Teaching Roles
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Public Impact, a national education policy and management-consulting firm, plans to reach every child with a top teacher through 20 different models they have designed. The models provide schools with the ability to adjust teaching roles and incorporate technology so that all students are receiving an excellent education and teachers are able to advance their careers. The work is an extension of Public Impact's "Opportunity Culture" initiative that plans to reach every child with enhanced learning and provide paid advancement opportunities for top teachers.
A description of the models and more information is provided in Public Impact's Newsletter.
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NTC Policy News is a monthly publication by the New Teacher Center. It is produced with funding support from the Joyce Foundation. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Joyce Foundation invests in initiatives to improve public education and works to close the achievement gap by improving the quality of teachers in schools that serve low-income and minority children.
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NTC's CEO Ellen Moir featured on Silicon Valley Education Foundation's blog TOPed
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In this blog post, Ellen Moir discusses the difficulties first-year teachers face and highlights points made in her article titled, "Phases of First-Year Teaching." This time of year is typically when teachers hit their lowest point, disillusionment. Knowing these phases can help mentors understand when and how to guide new teachers through this tough time.
Read more about the blog post
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NTC Annual Giving Campaign
Join Me to Change the Lives of New Teachers
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Dear Friends:
I always look forward to this season. It's a time to unwind, relax with family and friends, and, yes, eat too many desserts. But I can't stop thinking about a less joyful tradition. New teachers across the country-teachers that started the year with enthusiasm and a passion to make a difference-will spend their winter holidays disillusioned. Sadly, many will leave the profession. It happens every year. This is one holiday tradition we must change. New teachers and their students deserve better. I'm writing to ask you to support New Teacher Center with a year-end gift.
Ellen Moir,
NTC CEO
Read More about the NTC Annual Giving Campaign
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