Increasing Teacher Diversity ReportNov 9, 2011 Increasing Teacher Diversity Report from Saba Bireda and Robin Chait lays out highly effective strategies for getting more teachers of color in the classroom. Nov 9, 2011 Saba Bireda, Robin Chait
Advancing Teacher and Principal Effectiveness ReportApr 6, 2011 Advancing Teacher and Principal Effectiveness Ulrich Boser and Robin Chait give four recommendations on how to improve teacher and principal effectiveness. Apr 6, 2011 Ulrich Boser, Robin Chait
Providing Great Teachers and Leaders for All Students ArticleFeb 17, 2011 Providing Great Teachers and Leaders for All Students President Barack Obama’s budget request shows an ongoing commitment to increasing students’ access to effective teachers and leaders, observes Robin Chait. Feb 17, 2011 Robin Chait
A Victory for Students ArticleJan 26, 2011 A Victory for Students A Los Angeles judge approved a settlement last week that would protect students in the highest-poverty schools from mass teacher layoffs, writes Robin Chait. Jan 26, 2011 Robin Chait
Keep Funding Stable for the Teacher Incentive Fund ArticleOct 28, 2010 Keep Funding Stable for the Teacher Incentive Fund The Teacher Incentive Fund is leading to important reforms in participating states and districts and Congress should maintain its funding level in the coming year, argues Robin Chait. Oct 28, 2010 Robin Chait
The Truth About Performance Pay for Teachers In the NewsOct 5, 2010 The Truth About Performance Pay for Teachers Robin Chait and Ulrich Boser explain why reforming the way teachers are paid signals to teachers that their performance matters. Oct 5, 2010 AOL Opinion Robin Chait, Ulrich Boser
Ask the Expert: Back to School VideoAug 30, 2010 Ask the Expert: Back to School Robin Chait discusses what new Obama administration education strategies we should expect to see in this coming school year and what reforms show the most promise. Aug 30, 2010 Robin Chait
Don’t Put Education Reform at Risk ArticleJul 8, 2010 Don’t Put Education Reform at Risk Robin Chait and Cynthia Brown argue against putting innovative and effective education programs on the chopping block to fund teachers’ jobs. Jul 8, 2010 Robin Chait, Cynthia G. Brown
Recruit, Train, and Retain ReportApr 8, 2010 Recruit, Train, and Retain Congressional appropriations for education offers an opportunity to improve access to great teachers and leaders, writes Robin Chait. Apr 8, 2010 Robin Chait
Treating Different Teachers Differently ReportMar 10, 2010 Treating Different Teachers Differently Report from Robin Chait and Raegen Miller on how state policy should act on differences in teacher performance to improve teacher effectiveness and equity. Mar 10, 2010 Robin Chait, Raegen Miller
Removing Chronically Ineffective Teachers ReportMar 10, 2010 Removing Chronically Ineffective Teachers Report from Robin Chait explores the reasons that teacher dismissal is rarely pursued and opportunities for change. Mar 10, 2010 Robin Chait
Teacher Support for Compensation Reform ReportNov 24, 2009 Teacher Support for Compensation Reform Robin Chait offers analysis of new surveys that show less experienced teachers are more supportive of differential compensation. Nov 24, 2009 Robin Chait
The Teacher Incentive Fund: A Wise Investment in Human Capital Reform ArticleSep 9, 2009 The Teacher Incentive Fund: A Wise Investment in Human Capital Reform The Obama administration's proposed increased funding for the Teacher Incentive Fund can help states and districts improve teacher quality, observes Robin Chait. Sep 9, 2009 Robin Chait
Ineffective Uses of Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II Funds ReportAug 4, 2009 Ineffective Uses of Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title II Funds Title II funds from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act should be redirected to programs that show promise in helping students learn, write Robin Chait and Raegen Miller in this issue brief. Aug 4, 2009 Robin Chait, Raegen Miller
Why We Need the Teacher Incentive Fund VideoJul 14, 2009 Why We Need the Teacher Incentive Fund Robin Chait explains what the Teacher Incentive Fund is, how it improves education, and why it is likely to help student achievement in high-needs schools. Jul 14, 2009 Robin Chait
Getting the Facts Straight on the Teacher Incentive Fund ReportJul 13, 2009 Getting the Facts Straight on the Teacher Incentive Fund Robin Chait and Raegen Miller debunk myths about the Teacher Incentive Fund, which supports performance-based teacher and principal compensation systems in high-needs schools. Jul 13, 2009 Robin Chait, Raegen Miller
Teacher Incentive Fund Addresses Three Key Issues ArticleJun 22, 2009 Teacher Incentive Fund Addresses Three Key Issues Robin Chait and Raegen Miller explain why proposed additional funding for the Teacher Incentive Fund can improve teacher quality and student achievement in high-poverty schools. Jun 22, 2009 Robin Chait, Raegen Miller
Paying Teachers for Results ReportMay 18, 2009 Paying Teachers for Results Report from Robin Chait and Raegen Miller examines research that will inform the design of pay-for-performance programs for high-poverty schools. May 18, 2009 Robin Chait, Raegen Miller
Ensuring Effective Teachers for All Students ReportMay 18, 2009 Ensuring Effective Teachers for All Students Report from Robin Chait outlines six state strategies for attracting and retaining effective teachers in high-poverty and high-minority schools. May 18, 2009 Robin Chait
Five Ways to Innovate in Education ArticleMar 26, 2009 Five Ways to Innovate in Education Melissa Lazarín and Robin Chait detail five innovative initiatives that states and school districts can implement with recovery funds. Mar 26, 2009 Melissa Lazarín, Robin Chait
Realizing the Promise ReportFeb 27, 2009 Realizing the Promise Report from Robin Chait and Michele McLaughlin explains how state policy can support alternative certification programs for teachers. Feb 27, 2009 Robin Chait, Michele McLaughlin
From Qualifications to Results ReportJan 28, 2009 From Qualifications to Results Robin Chait makes the case for a focus on teacher effectiveness, not qualifications, and how federal policy can make it happen. Jan 28, 2009 Robin Chait
Improving Academic Preparation for College ReportJan 27, 2009 Improving Academic Preparation for College Robin Chait and Andrea Venezia detail what we know about academic preparation for college and how state and federal policies can help. Jan 27, 2009 Robin Chait, Andrea Venezia
Shooting Yourself in the Foot ArticleJan 14, 2009 Shooting Yourself in the Foot Mid-year teacher layoffs undermine teacher quality, but Robin Chait and Raegen Miller outline ways to mitigate its worst effects. Jan 14, 2009 Robin Chait, Raegen Miller