Report explains why traditional policy initiatives have been unsuccessful and explores the potential impact of policy initiatives designed to improve student access to great teachers.
Reformers: We Must Be Much Bolder to Reach Every Child with Excellent Teachers
By Emily Ayscue Hassel and Bryan Hassel; first published on Education Next. As ESEA talk heats up, reform groups are tossing ideas on the table (e.g., here). We can debate the details, but most have some merit. Here’s the problem: even if our nation fully implemented most of the recommended legislation in the next decade, we still […]
Teacher Tenure Reform: Cross-Sector Lessons for Retaining High-Performing Educators
Report examines lessons from higher education and the civil service to offer a framework for policymakers who want to make tenure meaningful.
Measuring Teacher and Leader Performance: Cross-Sector Lessons for Excellent Evaluations
Report summarizes best practices and research from other sectors for education leaders who want accurate, reliable, and meaningful information about educators’ performance.
Shooting for Stars: Cross-Sector Lessons for Retaining High-Performing Educators
Report examines four key strategies organizations successfully use to boost high-performer retention.
Using Competency Based Evaluation to Drive Teacher Excellence: Lessons from Singapore
Report explores Singapore’s successful teacher evaluation and development system.
3X for All: Extending the Reach of Education’s Best
Report explores ways we could redesign teachers’ roles and use technology to give millions more students access to the best teachers.