The Three Tiers of Our Organization

Teachers21 works to transform the educational landscape through professional development, policy and public discourse, and research and development. All three tiers of our organization work together toward ensuring that all students learn from effective and caring teachers and that competent and persistent leaders guide every school.

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Professional Development

Our professional development team works with superintendents, principals, department chairs and directors of curriculum to set an agenda for improving instruction and raising student achievement. Services to schools and districts are tailored to client needs and local conditions.

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Public Policy & Discourse

Linking policy and practice to re-shape all the systems that influence educator quality is at the heart of Teachers21 mission. Our policy is driven by our desire to strengthen the public's understanding of the complexity of teaching and leading through the critical importance of educator excellence. Through forums, articles, presentations, and other media, we seek to engage the public in ensuring that every classroom is guided by a highly qualified teacher.

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Research & Development

Teachers21 integrates research into all our professional services and our policy work. We also conduct independent studies of current topics in education in order to contribute more generally to the knowledge base on teaching, leading, and learning in schools. Our research approach is participatory and involves a range of key educational stakeholders. The purpose of all our research is to ensure quality teachers and leaders in all our schools and positive outcomes for all students.

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Turning a Challenge into an Opportunity


01.12.12 by teachers21

The new Massachusetts Educator Evaluation Framework presents educational leaders with both a challenge and an opportunity. This system places student learning at the center of the process and is designed to ensure that every child is taught by an effective Read More »