Peer learning has a big impact on teaching: 99% of TPN teacher leaders see the benefit of sharing new ideas with other teachers to improve both their own and their colleagues’ practice.
Source: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning (2017) TPN Teacher Leader Survey, Spring 2017
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Teacher leaders are lead learners
The teacher leaders in the TPN are seen as “lead learners” who model a mindset of continual growth. They are focused both on actively improving their own teaching practice and directly helping peers to improve their standards-aligned instructional...
Supporting Teacher Leaders
When asked which support received by administrators was most influential, TPN teacher leaders said when their administrators helped them access teachers and provided tools for reflecting and discussing instructional practices. Source: The Center for...
Teacher leaders amplify reach online
TPN teacher leaders have shared their learning and expertise with well over 1 million educators via blogs, tweets, online posts, and conference presentations. This virtual approach to teacher support has been exceptionally effective in rural regions....
Teachers Lead and Learn
Since 2014, the TPN has supported the training of over 750 teacher leaders leading meaningful professional learning opportunities for over 12,000 teachers in urban and rural settings in 40 districts across 13 states. Source: The Center for the...
Time to Lead and Learn
Top three supports needed by teacher leaders: Time to collaborate with other teacher leaders Time to meet with teachers they support Help designing adult learning opportunities Source: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning (2017). TPN Teacher...
Teacher Collaboration Boosts Teacher Satisfaction
Research shows that teacher retention and satisfaction is greater in schools where teachers are empowered to be decision-makers, are valued for their expertise, and have opportunities to advance while remaining in the classroom. The Center for the Future...
Teacher Leadership Builds Confidence
Teacher leadership builds confidence. After one year of leading their peers, 86% of teacher leaders felt confident in their role as a teacher leader. Source: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning (2017). TPN Teacher Leader Survey. To...
Pressed for Time
Research tells us that teacher leaders need dedicated time to lead workshops, observe and coach peers, and plan professional learning communities. Only 13% of TPN teacher leaders report having daily release time from their schedule. Sources: ...
Teacher Leadership Builds Capacity
Teacher leadership builds capacity. Since taking on their leadership role one year ago, 89% of teacher leaders report they felt prepared to support or lead the professional learning of other teachers. Source: The Center for the Future of Teaching and...
Teacher Leadership Builds Professional Communities
Teacher leadership builds professional communities. Evidence shows that teacher leaders’ work provides the benefit of bringing teachers together. 94% of teachers who worked with teacher leaders reported they are collaborating with teachers in their schools...
