Working Conditions

Educator Stress Spectrum

Support teacher wellness under COVID-19 by understanding teacher stress levels in various contexts. 

Sustained, Bold Reform: Investing in Teacher Leadership in New Mexico

This Chiefs for Change report examines New Mexico’s state-led effort to develop an ecosystem of teacher leadership and advocacy initiatives that empowers teachers to effect school policies and practices that lead to improved student educational outcomes. The report analyzes New Mexico’s work against a five-stage continuum of steps state education agencies can take to implement their own teacher leadership and advocacy models. 

Time for Action: Building the Educator Workforce Our Children Need Now

Explore the GTL Center’s practical vision for designing talent systems that meet the challenges of today.

ESSA’s Non-Academic Measure: What States Should Know About School Climate and SEL

Success in school, career and life depends on academic abilities, but also a variety of other skills. To be successful, people need to know how to communicate effectively, negotiate conflict, manage their emotions and behavior, and make responsible decisions. Acknowledging the importance of these skills, the Every Student Succeeds Act is letting states use at least one non-academic measure to monitor their schools’ performance.

Culturally Responsive Education: Addressing Diversity in Our Classrooms

Each year, American classrooms are becoming more culturally diverse. In 2002, Hispanic, Black, Asian, and American Indian students made up approximately 40 percent of public school enrollees. In 2011, that proportion had increased to 48 percent. In addition to race/ethnicity, the student population shows diversity in culture, gender, language, class, socio-economic status, and ability.

Understanding Teaching Conditions Data

Learn how to collect and use teaching conditions data to improve school climate.

Understanding Teaching Conditions

Examine the link between positive teaching conditions and teacher effectiveness and how to use teaching conditions data for school improvement.

Listening to Great Teachers: A Teacher-Driven Research Project

In this first-of-its-kind survey, National and State Teachers of the Year share what experiences and supports helped them grow from preservice and novice teachers into great teacher leaders. 

A Blueprint for R.E.S.P.E.C.T.—Recognizing Educational Success, Professional Excellence, and Collaborative Teaching

As part of the U.S Department of Education's RESPECT (Recognizing Education Success, Professional, Excellence, and Collaborative Teaching) movement, this publication lays out seven critical components of a new, transformed profession identified by ED and seven other national teacher organizations. The document also outlines next steps ED will take to continue this conversation with teachers and help to reach this vision to reform and elevate the teaching profession.

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