HIGHLIGHTS

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  This report is by a national, independent commission that studied the teaching profession and made recommendations on maximizing teacher and teaching effectiveness.
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  This is the third iteration of standards outlining the characteristics of professional learning that lead to effective teaching practices, supportive leadership, and improved student results.
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  K-12 standards in English-language arts and mathematics, designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that young people need for success in college and careers.
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  The standards help to define how teacher leadership can be distinguished from, but work in tandem with, administrative leadership roles to support effective teaching and promote student learning. (May 2011)
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  A report co-published by the Educational Testing Service and the NEA that focuses on the performance gap between White and minority teacher candidates. (March 2011)
• New Board-Certified Teachers Join Distinguished Fraternity
  
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  This NEA white paper on teacher assessment and evaluation provides a framework designed to transform education from a reward and punish system to one that supports effective teaching and student learning. (December 2010)
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  This report contains recommendations and examples of collectively bargained language, legislation, regulations, and administrative guidelines in 12 policy areas that can guide association leaders and policymakers.
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  AACTE and NEA released four policy papers that covered the topics of teacher licensure, statewide data systems, clinical teacher preparation, and effective teaching.
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  NEA president Dennis Van Roekel testified before the House Education and Labor Committee on September 30 on ensuring effective teachers for all children. His testimony highlighted NEA’s new report, “Children of Poverty Deserve Great Teachers."
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  An NEA-CTQ report on staffing high-needs schools with highly skilled teachers – the teachers essential to helping children of poverty reach 21st century learning goals.
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  Four strategies to increase the supply of teachers in high-need areas.