Teaching Matters

"Let's build trust here." At Teaching Matters, we know that one of the most important aspects of our work is building relationships with teachers and establishing a strong foundation of trust. Become a donor today and help us provide essential support to teachers: https://lnkd.in/ek3GwNSa

Andrew DiMarco, a 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts teacher at M.S. 123, has boosted his classroom engagement scores by 15% over the last four years. Our Network Director, Jacobē Bell, sat down with Mr. DiMarco as he shared insights into the intentional strategies behind his increasing engagement levels. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/e767K4JH

At Teaching Matters, we've developed a framework for bringing culture diversity into the classroom to promote equity, inclusion, and social justice for all. The "4R Framework" is rooted in our guiding principles of rigor, relevance, relationship, and reflection. Our Elevating Voices program reflects our commitment to facilitating meaningful conversations across cultures so students can extend their knowledge beyond the classroom and into their communities. Read more about our 4R Framework here: https://lnkd.in/eCVth4Nu

#2024Rewind: Our CEO, Lynette Guastaferro, co-wrote a piece for The 74 Media with the CEO of The Urban Assembly, Inc., David Adams. They explained how teachers can use AI to collect data to determine which teaching strategies are the most effective. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ez8iWvsM

This article from Education Week explores strategies that teachers are using to help students better understand math word problems. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eXSWDBS8

The Trump administration's plan to dismantle the Department of Education could impact funding for high-poverty schools. Teaching Matters remains committed to empowering educators and closing opportunity gaps for their students, regardless of shifts in the political landscape. Read more: https://lnkd.in/euVHeK3m

Wondering how Teaching Matters approaches ELA instruction? Here’s a peek at the ELA instructional framework for K-2 teachers. Learn more about our Early Reading Matters program on our website: https://lnkd.in/eYj2GQj3

"It takes a load off of me, because I know I have [Teaching Matters] as that backup." - Ms. Newball We know that teachers have a lot on their shoulders. That's why Teaching Matters is dedicated to supporting every teacher, no matter what challenges they may face in the classroom. Become a donor today and help us provide essential support to teachers: https://lnkd.in/ek3GwNSa

Missed your chance to give on Giving Tuesday? You can still help us unlock our $30,000 match by donating today. Your support helps us continue our 30-year legacy of empowering educators and unlocking brighter futures for all students. https://lnkd.in/e4qhkdB3

It's #GivingTuesday, and in honor of our 30th anniversary, an anonymous Board member will be matching all gifts up to $30,000 now through the end of the year. Help us unlock our $30,000 match by making a donation today. Every dollar helps us create lasting change for students, regardless of zip code. https://lnkd.in/e4qhkdB3