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Broad Drop in State Unemployment

Unemployment declined in April in 40 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rates rose in three states and remained steady in the remaining seven states. States with the highest job growth were Texas, New York and Florida. More

State Budget Update: Spring 2013

States continue to move along a familiar path of slow and steady growth as the four-year anniversary of the official end of the Great Recession approaches, according to NCSL's newly released report, “State Budget Update: Spring 2013.” More
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Bill Spotlight: At least 14 states passed legislation during the 2010 legislative sessions to strengthen the evaluation process for teachers and principals. More
  
Featured Publication: Preparing a Pipeline of Effective Principals: A Legislative Approach, September 2012.More

Kid with schoool busPartnership Project on Educator Effectiveness: A host of NCSL Foundation members are partnering with legislators and legislative staff to address teacher and principal effectiveness. More

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Effective educators matter. A lot. Research confirms that teachers and leaders are the two most significant school-based factors affecting student achievement, particularly in our lowest performing schools. Teachers have direct impact on students, teaching and molding them every day. Effective teachers can determine whether the student is making growth or falling behind and adjust curriculum and delivery methods as needed. They establish a classroom environment that fosters a thirst for knowledge and exploration. Quality principals create vision; attract, retain, develop and support teachers and school staff; and strengthen school culture. They are also uniquely positioned in their schools to ensure teaching and learning spread beyond single classrooms.

At a time when the United States is falling behind other countries in student achievement and a skilled labor force is essential for economic competitiveness, policymakers are searching for promising new policy ideas to address teacher and principal quality. Although great strides have been made to improve the quality of teaching and leadership in schools, many challenges still exist. The information and resources provided below are designed to aid policymakers as they work to strengthen educator effectiveness and dramatically improve student achievement.

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