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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 teams in schools.
	Close the gap between teacher preparation and practice.
	Support professionally rewarding teaching careers.
	Develop authentic teaching standards and learning assessments.

NEW NCTAF REPORT:

Who Will Teach? Experience Matters

> Work has begun on NASA's 21st Century Learning Teams project! Read the new NCTAF Project Brief on Learning Studios!

> Phi Delta Kappan cover story: The Next Generation of Learning Teams by Tom Carroll!

> NCTAF Learning Teams Initiative the focus of an eSchool News feature!

> Oregon joins NCTAF state coalition network!

> Six NCTAF States - NC, WI, KS, NJ, IA, WV - Received "Practice of the Year Awards" from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills!

Join NCTAF's new initiative:

www.LearningTeams.org

Dedicated to transforming schools into learning teams to better meet the needs of today's 21st Century students!

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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.

NCTAF is on YouTube! Watch our latest animated slide show: Did You Know?

Learning Teams Initiative
Download videos & learn about new initiatives.

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