In 2013, TNTP decided to consolidate its network of Teaching Fellows programs under a national brand umbrella: TNTP Teaching Fellows. At the same time, it was essential to retain each program’s “local flavor.” The result: a new TNTPTeachingFellows.org identity and website. As the primary platform to recruit Teaching Fellows candidates, a key priority was distinguishing the program from the field of organizations competing for the … Continue reading WHAT WILL YOU TEACH?
One of my biggest contributions at TNTP was overseeing communications around the Assessment of Classroom Effectiveness (ACE). ACE is a pioneering initiative requiring that educators trained through the organization’s Teaching Fellows program demonstrate meaningful results in the classroom in order to earn certification. Teachers who make a strong start are more likely to remain successful over their careers. Yet most schools and preparation programs pay … Continue reading RAISING THE BAR FOR NEW TEACHERS
DEBRA WEXLER 