Today the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) released a report that examines teacher quality policies and practices in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. The in-depth study, Teacher Quality Roadmap: Improving Policies and Practices in Pittsburgh, identifies a number of changes which could etter support the recruitment, development and retention of effective teachers and provides Pittsburgh with a tailored analysis identifying the teacher policy areas most in need of critical attention, as well as areas of strength for the district. Comparisons between Pittsburgh, neighboring districts and similar districts around the state and nation provide context and examples of promising practices.