Policy Briefs

In order to fulfill the promise of educational excellence for all students in an environment that holds both adults and students to rigorous standards, The Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession supports progress in three critical areas:

• Information: In order to make appropriate decisions about educational policies that support teaching, policymakers need rich, accessible, local data about the teaching corps, the quality of instruction and effective supports for teachers' work.
• Leadership: Teacher leaders can contribute powerfully to state and local discussions on high-quality teaching in Washington. When they have the skills and knowledge necessary to communicate with policymakers and the conviction that such actions can lead to improvements in student learning, their impact will increase exponentially.
• Dialogue: Armed with information, a sophisticated understanding of the system and opportunities to exchange ideas, articulate education stakeholders with appropriate access can influence changes in thinking and direction among their colleagues, policymakers and the general public.

The list below includes recent policy briefs from CSTP. Click on the links to learn more.