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NAEP is a congressionally mandated project that assesses what U.S. students know and can do in various subjects. It provides group-level data on student achievement, reports results as The Nation's Report Card, and surveys students, teachers, and school administrators.
Teach For America (TFA) is a nonprofit organization that recruits college graduates to teach in low-income communities for two years. TFA operates in 52 regions across the US, including New York City, and aims to eliminate educational inequity and excellence.
A head teacher is the staff member of a school with the greatest responsibility for the management of the school. The term can also refer to a principal, school administrator, or school director, depending on the context and region.
The National Council on Teacher Quality was founded in 2000 by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute. [1] [2] The council advocates for more rigorous teacher preparation, performance pay or merit-based teacher pay systems, educator equity, and a more diverse teacher workforce.
Learn about the history, benefits, and options of the retirement fund for educators in Indiana. Find out how to schedule a benefit appointment, select a payment option, and access your Annuity Savings Account.
In 2011, American teachers worked 1,097 hours in the classroom, the most of any industrialized nation measured by the OECD. They spent 1,913 hours a year on their work, just below the national average of 1,932 hours for all workers. [66] In 2011, the average annual salary of a PreK–12 teacher was $55,040. [67] [better source needed]
A principal teacher (PT) is a promoted post within Scottish state schools who is a member of the school's middle leadership team. The position is not the same as a school principal in other countries; principal teachers usually report to a deputy head teacher within larger schools, or directly to the head teacher in smaller schools.
Teachers College remains one of the largest of seven academic colleges at the university and offers a wide selection of academic programs. Its educator programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the college is home to several nationally recognized and distinguished faculty members.