NCTAF Will Stay the Course to Transform the Teaching Profession
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead This is one of my favorite quotes. It rings as true...
View ArticleNCTAF Awarded 3-Year Matching Grant from Hewlett Foundation to Support...
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View ArticleMD State Superintendent of Schools Named a Commissioner of NCTAF
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View ArticleSFUSD Superintendent Named a Commissioner of NCTAF
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Karen Cheeks karen@cheekscommunications.com 240-233-4110 SFUSD Superintendent Named a Commissioner of NCTAF WASHINGTON, DC – September 8, 2014 – Richard A....
View ArticleNCTAF Applauds Apple for its $100 Million Contribution to Disadvantaged...
NCTAF congratulates the 114 schools in underserved communities that will receive an Apple grant as part of the company’s ConnectED commitment. All grant recipients have 96 percent or more students...
View ArticleNational Board Certified Teacher Geneviève DeBose and Education Advocate Dan...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Karen Cheeks karen@cheekscommunications.com 240-233-4110 National Board Certified Teacher Geneviève DeBose and Education...
View ArticleNCTAF and GSU to Host Roundtable Discussions on Educator Preparation With...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Karen Cheeks karen@cheekscommunications.com 240-233-4110 NCTAF and GSU to Host Roundtable Discussions on Educator Preparation With Teacher Quality Partnership...
View ArticleCisco Executive Named a Commissioner of NCTAF
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Karen Cheeks karen@cheekscommunications.com 240-233-4110 Cisco Executive Named a Commissioner of NCTAF WASHINGTON, DC – March 9, 2015 – Patrick S. Finn, the...
View ArticleNCTAF to Lead a Stimulating Discussion on Deeper Learning Outcomes at the...
MEDIA CONTACT: Karen Cheeks karen@cheekscommunications.com 240-233-4110 NCTAF to Lead a Stimulating Discussion on Deeper Learning Outcomes at the 2015 Teaching & Learning Conference...
View ArticleNCTAF Provides Learning Studios Toolkit for Educators to Improve Curriculum...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Karen Cheeks karen@cheekscommunications.com 240-233-4110 NCTAF Provides Learning Studios Toolkit for Educators to Improve Curriculum Design Through Authentic,...
View ArticleNCTAF Names Cahill, Frelow, Martinez & Moir as Commissioners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Karen Cheeks karen@cheekscommunications.com 240-233-4110 NCTAF Names Cahill, Frelow, Martinez, and Moir as Commissioners The New Commissioners Have Been...
View ArticleNCTAF Partners With Teach to Lead
The National Commission on Teaching & America’s Future (NCTAF) is proud to announce that we are officially a partner in Teach to Lead. We are excited to be a part of an initiative that recognizes...
View ArticleStatements of Support for NCTAF’s Great Teaching Initiative
“AACTE is excited to join with NCTAF in launching a collective effort to support great teaching which, of course, begins with great teacher preparation. NCTAF’s support for innovation and...
View ArticleAnnouncing NCTAF’s Great Teaching Initiative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NCTAF Launches Collective Action Strategy to Support Equitable Access to Great Teaching for All Students Key Education, Research & Policy Organizations Among Stakeholder Group...
View ArticleSFSU Associate Professor & Co-Founder of the Teaching Excellence Network...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Karen Cheeks karen@cheekscommunications.com 240-233-4110 SFSU Associate Professor & Co-Founder of the Teaching Excellence Network Named a Commissioner of NCTAF...
View ArticleRemembering Ron Thorpe
On July 1, our dear friend and colleague, Dr. Ronald Thorpe, president and CEO of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), passed away after a year-long battle with cancer. On...
View ArticleNCTAF Commissioner Steven L. Paine Joins Board of National Dropout Prevention...
Dr. Steven L. Paine, Former West Virginia Superintendent of Schools, Elected to Board of Directors of National Dropout Prevention Network From NDPN’s August 24, 2015 press release: “Dr. Steven L. Paine...
View ArticleNCTAF Commissioner Launches New Think Tank
We are delighted to congratulate NCTAF Commissioner & co-founder Linda Darling-Hammond on launching the Learning Policy Institute (LPI), a new national education think tank. LPI will focus on...
View ArticleLearning Forward & NCTAF Announce New Ed Policy Advisor & Strategic Alliance...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Learning Forward: Tracy Crow, 972-421-0900 tracy.crow@learningforward.org For NCTAF: Karen Cheeks, 240-233-4110 karen@cheekscommunications.com WASHINGTON, DC –...
View ArticleS.C. State Superintendent & HGSE Associate Professor Named as Commissioners...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Karen Cheeks karen@cheekscommunications.com 240-233-4110 S.C. State Superintendent and Harvard Graduate School of Education Associate Professor Named as...
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