Policymakers

New Teacher Alliance Case Studies: Standards in Action

sari — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:46:54 -0400

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 »

Teachers' Voices

sari — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:46:34 -0400

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.

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Allyson Kemp Article in the Educational Leadership summer online issue

sari — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:24:58 -0400

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

sari — Tue, 10 May 2011 21:32:42 -0400

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

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WA's National Board Challenging Schools Incentive Is Effective

carrie — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 01:45:28 -0400

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

National Board Segment on King 5's Up Front Show

sari — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:57:48 -0500

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House Committee Holds Work Session on National Board

carrie — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:13:48 -0500

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

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Teachers ‘performance pay' is promise the state should keep

sari — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:24:12 -0500

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.

Washington's Ed Reform Survey Open Now

carrie — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:20:01 -0500

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

Teacher Leadership as a Key to Educational Innovation

carrie — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:23:34 -0500

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