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Mission & Strategy

The National Commission on Teaching and America's Future (NCTAF) challenges the nation to provide every child in America with 21st century teaching.  To achieve this goal, we recommend Four strategies:

Create strong learning communities in schools; explore >>
Close the gap between teacher preparation and practice. explore >>
Support professionally rewarding teaching careers. explore >>
Develop authentic teaching standards and learning assessments.
     

Join us for our MetLife forums on the Future of Teaching

Boston (11/12) & Portland (11/18)

S.C.-NCTAF coalition announces new Michelin grant for Inside-Out Centers for Learning.
South Carolina is featured as NCTAF's State of the Month!!

NCTAF Learning Network. Comment on our blog and discuss our latest topic on The Future of Teaching!

NCTAF applauds the recent work being done on teaching residencies! Check out our statement on teaching residencies!
See highlights from the 2008 NCTAF Symposium - July 10-12, 2008 in Washington, DC
Building a 21st Century Education System
NCTAF Blog: NCTAF Learning Network
NCTAF Weekly News Digest
NCTAF in the News
NCTAF Quarterly Newsletter
State Coalition Network
Research and Reports
NCTAF Demonstration Projects
NCTAF Events
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NCTAF Features

Building a 21st Century U.S. Education System

A new book, from Bob Wehling and NCTAF, offers visionary thinking about 21st century schools.

NCTAF Pledge to Organize Schools for Success; Education Leaders invited to join pledge.

Learning Teams Initiative
Download videos & learn about new initiatives.

Teacher Turnover Cost Study and Cost Calculator - Download the report and use our cost calculator to determine turnover costs for your school or district.