Connecting the dots...

Over at Core Knowledge, Robert Pondiscio describes a colleague's classroom observations at a well run, efficient, no-excuses charter school where...

Who's the mark?

Our first take on this week's EdWeek commentary by Mark Alter and Gordon Pradl (teacher educators at New York University):...

Having their cake and eating it too

In yesterday's Athens-Banner Herald (Georgia), editor Jim Thompson calls on the University of Georgia and other higher education institutions in...

Common Content Dustup

Through thick and thin of state standards battles, there's been little daylight between ed reformers like Checker Finn and Sandra...

Holding students harmless from class size increases

This year is already shaping up to be a tough one for teacher layoffs. But while that's bad news for...

Even more sunshine!

By now you've heard that NCTQ is reviewing teacher preparation programs in partnership with US News & World Report. The...

NCTQ launches transparency effort on national review

By now you've heard that NCTQ is reviewing teacher preparation programs in partnership with US News & World Report. The...

Editorial: Beyond collective bargaining

With a mission that aims to impact the teaching profession, NCTQ staff has been gripped (and troubled) by recent legislative...

Against all logic

It would seem sensible that the most effective, experienced teachers in a school should teach the students who need the...

Shortage fatigue

By the second paragraph of a recent Los Angeles Times article citing declining enrollments at teacher prep programs due to...

Quasi-conclusions on quasi-experiments

We all know how hard it is to identify the credentials or attributes that might distinguish great teachers from others....

NCTQ announces more additions to its Advisory Board

NCTQ announces the addition of four new members to our Advisory Board, many of whom bring with them a perspective...

How long does it take to count to 10?

Mike Antonucci has uncovered another gem that leaves us wondering whether to laugh or cry. It took a Hawaii newspaper...

Let the Sunshine In!

Today, NCTQ announces the launch of a new feature on our web site: Transparency Central. As we proceed with our...

Our Review of Teacher Preparation Programs with U.S. News: Setting the Record Straight

By now you've heard that NCTQ is reviewing teacher preparation programs in partnership with US News & World Report. The...