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New Teacher Alliance Case Studies: Standards in Action

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With support from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession formed the New Teacher Alliance in 2006. In collaboration with Washington State's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, seven school districts and two educational service districts committed to improve their practice in five areas of teacher induction: hiring, orientation, mentoring, professional development and assessment of teacher learning.  Read more »

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CSTP
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August, 2010

Teachers' Voices

The writing shared in these two volumes is insightful, reflective, and thought-provoking. These teachers have made valuable contributions to our profession.  Click on an image to view Teachers' Voices.

Teachers' Voices Vol. I  Teachers' Voices Vol. II  Read more »

Allyson Kemp Article in the Educational Leadership summer online issue

Allyson took part at last summer's CSTP  writer's retreat. Attached is the article that came from her days of relfection.

Award-Winning Teachers Honored by President

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CSTP wants to celebrate a few award-winning teachers in Washington!

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WA's National Board Challenging Schools Incentive Is Effective

Washington State provides a monetary incentive for National Board Certified Teachers who teach in challenging schools.  A  Read more »

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CSTP

House Committee Holds Work Session on National Board

This morning the House Education Appropriations and Oversight Committee held a work session on National Board. 

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CSTP

Teachers ‘performance pay' is promise the state should keep

The $5,000 National Board stipend is on two of the four proposed Washington State's budget cut lists. Please click on the link to learn more.

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Peter Callaghan, Staff Writer for The News Tribune

Washington's Ed Reform Survey Open Now

The Governor, state education agencies and boards have issued a  Read more »

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CSTP

Teacher Leadership as a Key to Educational Innovation

This fall, a brief was released that identifies teacher leadership as an imperative to educational innovation.  Read more »

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CSTP
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