Teaching Matters

Mission: To work with schools to enrich professional learning for educators that is evidence-based, culturally responsive, and proven to increase teacher effectiveness, ultimately leading to more students accessing excellent teaching and fostering equitable classrooms.

Services:

• Professional development for educators
• One-on-one coaching
• Group training sessions
• Structured programs aimed at deepening teaching knowledge and student success
• Focus areas include Early Childhood (PreK), ELA (K-2 and 3-8), Math (K-12), and High School

Service Area:

While based in New York, Teaching Matters collaborates with various schools and networks, including initiatives like the Network for School Improvement, which focuses on school communities with Black, Latino, and low-income students, to improve teaching practices and student outcomes.

Additional Details:

• Established over 30 years ago, with a history of working alongside thousands of educators.
• Focuses on closing opportunity gaps and addressing disparities in education for marginalized communities.
• The organization is led by CEO Carolyne Quintana.
• It aims to develop effective teachers through innovative, sustainable approaches that lead to measurable student success.
• The organization addresses systemic issues such as systemic racism and works to create liberating schooling spaces.
• Partnership and funding support from entities like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
• The organization headquarters is located at 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1600, New York, NY 10115.

Contact:

• Phone: (212) 870-3505
• Website: https://teachingmatters.org/

Hours and Further Information:

Specific operating hours are not provided, but the organization emphasizes ongoing projects, insights, news, and the importance of community and educator engagement.