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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.
     
NEW! NCTAF launches blog. Visit the NCTAF Learning Network and discuss 21st century teaching!

Coming soon - highlights from the 2008 NCTAF Symposium - July 10-12, 2008 in Washington, DC

NCTAF states (SC, WV) each receive $45,000 grants from KnowledgeWorks Foundation

Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, South Carolina and West Virginia are featured as NCTAF States of the Month for July!!

MetLife Forums on the Future of Teaching - in GEORGIA (5/9) and COLORADO (5/20)

Building a 21st Century U.S. Education System

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

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

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.