Leading the Way
Early Reading Matters Program
Recognizing the array of early reading challenges
faced by teachers in city classrooms, a new K-3 early
education component of our teacher effectiveness
program is being developed, called Early Reading
Matters. Funded by the New York Community Trust
Brooke Astor Fund for New York City Education, this
program will improve literacy teaching and learning
by deepening teachers' knowledge of high-impact
reading strategies and building professional learning
communities that foster best practice development
and sharing.
Champions of Education and Innovation
Teaching Matters has made great strides influencing
education and the people who drive it. To continue
our mission, we must be actively involved in the
conversation, from hosting events on core topics
facing education today to developing programs
that celebrate the great work of schools that strive
for excellence.
Elizabeth Rohatyn Prize for Schools
Where Teaching Matters
The aim of the Elizabeth Rohatyn Prize is both to honor
schools dedicated to teachers’ professional growth,
and share replicable strategies to elevate student
learning. Each year Teaching Matters awards $25,000
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to the school with the best strategies to develop,
retain and reward effective teachers.
New York City Department of Education
Partnership Support Organization
In July 2013, the New York City Department of
Education named Teaching Matters a Partnership
Support Organization (PSO). We began a network
with 24 partnering schools, and now we have an even
stronger platform for researching and disseminating
best practices in teacher effectiveness. We emphasize
data-informed instructional techniques and strategies
and shared leadership and accountability.
Our annual Champions of Education and Innovation
luncheon aims to bring influential practice leaders
together to discuss critical challenges affecting
education today. Past speakers include leaders from
the American Federation of Teachers, New York
State, Columbia University and prominent members
of the international community. Over 200
participants attend each year.
Points of Practice Magazine
Launched in March 2014, Points of Practice is a
multimedia e-zine that offers varied perspectives
on pressing education concerns. Points of Practice
will appear 2-3 times per year, gathering voices from
multiple disciplines.
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