Teaching Matters

Partnering with a Math Matters coach will: 1️⃣ Build professional capacity to support students 2⃣ Strategically address unfinished learning 3⃣ Engage teachers and leaders in building culturally responsive classroom environments Learn more > https://bit.ly/3K1dvcN

LaMonica Williams, Senior Director of Programs and Services at Teaching Matters, spoke with the Teaching Today Podcast at the Center for the Professional Education of Teachers at Teachers College, Columbia University about the need to empower teachers with necessary tools to improve literacy education for students. Listen to the full interview here: https://bit.ly/3JPinSu

"In the short run, it gives us a common language, it gives us a common playbook. But in the long run, we're all on the same page now about what we can study, what's working." It was a pleasure to see our CEO Lynette Guastaferro speak at the City & State Education in New York Summit alongside so many other leaders in education. Lynette spoke about innovations and accomplishments like NYC Reads, which Teaching Matters has championed as a professional learning partner. The more we work together, the more students will benefit.

We’re only one week away from the start of a new school year! We want to wish all school faculty and staff a wonderful year ahead. 💫

After working with Teaching Matters in the past and becoming passionate about equitable education, Jake Pesci, Vice President at Lubert-Adler Partners, decided to run his first full marathon for Teaching Matters at the New York City Marathon. We’re so honored to see our mission resonate with others. To donate to Jake’s fundraising page, click here: https://bit.ly/3Xg4AOJ

It’s #BackToSchool season, and we’re revisiting topics that will continue to impact NYC schools this year. Today’s focus: AI. AI has the power to strengthen student engagement and improve overall teacher practice, according to Teaching Matters CEO Lynette Guastaferro and The Urban Assembly, Inc. CEO David Adams. We’re excited to continue exploring AI’s potential to help educators analyze and develop their skills. Read Lynette and David’s insights on The 74 Media > https://teachingmatters.org/article/ai-can-fine-tune-teaching-with-quicker-more-frequent-and-more-affordable-feedback/ #AI #EdTech

A new school year means new and exciting possibilities. Superintendents, principals, educators and other school staff members – what are you most excited about for this school year? Share your thoughts in the comments!

It’s #BackToSchool season, and we’re revisiting topics that will continue to impact NYC schools this year. Up next: chronic absenteeism. Addressing chronic absenteeism is a team effort, and teachers shouldn’t have to tackle it alone. When schools take collective responsibility for chronically absent students, it makes a significant difference, according to Teaching Matters CEO Lynette Guastaferro and Network Director Jacobē Bell. Get ready for the school year by revisiting their op-ed for City Limits > https://lnkd.in/eKn5_Hq3

"My future is bright due to their guidance.” Data scientist and personal trainer Zacc Romero is dedicating his run at this year’s New York City Marathon to every teacher who has ever positively impacted his life. By running for Teaching Matters, Zacc wants to pass on the gift of mentorship to future generations of students. Click here to donate to his fundraising page: https://bit.ly/3Xg4ZAJ

It’s #BackToSchool season, and we’re revisiting topics that will continue to impact NYC schools this year. Today’s topic: ELL student engagement. Every ELL student should feel engaged in class. Middle school teacher Neeta Sidat has done exemplary work building an effective philosophy of engagement. It shows — with 83% of her ELL students expressing excitement about attending her math class, according to the Fall 2023 Panorama Survey. To learn more about Neeta’s approach, click here: https://bit.ly/49thJXT