Teaching Matters is dedicated to increasing teacher effectiveness, one of the most critical factors in student success. Their services transform how educators work together at urban public schools, helping the most effective teachers develop the skills they need to lead their peers and drive school-wide improvement. They also partner with school leadership to create a work environment that equips teachers to succeed in the classroom.

Mission
Their mission is to develop and retain great teachers, and measurably increase their ability to give students in urban public schools an excellent education.

Teaching Matters' Values

Their core values fuel their commitment to student success and are evident in all aspects of what they do, from how they have designed their services to the way they approach each day of work.

Partnership
They collaborate with educators in pursuit of student success. Their partnerships are a dynamic exchange of ideas, and they invest deeply in every one of the relationships they have with teachers and administrators.

Accountability
They share ownership of student outcomes with the educators they support, and they persist until there's real, measurable improvement in teacher effectiveness.

Pragmatism
When it comes to addressing educational inequality, there’s no single problem or single answer. As practitioners working in the classroom with educators, they take a balanced approach, with practical solutions that account for each school's unique needs.

Perseverance
They are about student success. Bottom line. And they work tirelessly to get there.

Respect
They know the difference great teachers make. They have the utmost respect for their dedication, and an appreciation for the challenges unique to their role.

Innovation
Their commitment to better outcomes for students means preparing them for success in a competitive, evolving world, and they empower educators to rise to the challenges of today and tomorrow through innovation.