National Center on Education and the Economy

Most global assessments show us where students are. This one shows us how far they’ve come. Early insights could reshape how we think about time, instruction, and progress in U.S. schools. We broke it down in this quick read, just in time for next week’s webinar. 🔗 Read why this release matters. ⤵️ Then join us Dec 10 to explore the findings live: https://bit.ly/3Y3j1oB #TIMSS2023 #LearningToLeading #EdResearch #GlobalBenchmarking IEA (International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement)

In the latest issue of our LinkedIn newsletter, Dr. Vicki Phillips reflects on a question many educators are living right now: How do we stay present to the urgent work of today while keeping sight of what’s possible for tomorrow? This month’s edition highlights: ✨ A school in California rediscovering its momentum through powerful professional learning ✨ A global call to rethink our systems ✨ Lessons from Pennsylvania on reimagining the teaching profession ✨ An invitation to learn from global data Whether you lead a classroom, a district, or a state system, these reflections offer a moment to pause, reset, and imagine what’s possible for students, teachers, and communities. 📖 Read it. 💬 Share what resonates. 🔁 Subscribe for more insights shaping the future of education.

Pennsylvania’s leaders recently gathered with a shared belief: the teaching profession must evolve if we want to attract and retain the educators students deserve. Over 140 leaders spent the day exploring new staffing models, learning from national and international exemplars, and identifying the enabling policies that could make teaching more collaborative, sustainable, and rewarding. The takeaway was clear: change is possible—and already underway. Read the full recap of what leaders are building together. ⬇️ #TogetherInEd IPA Needs Teachers Teach Plus Laura Boyce Leon Smith Richard Ingersoll University of Pennsylvania Penn State University Jill Weller-Reilly Jackie Kraemer Michael Sheehy National Council on Teacher Quality Norwin School District Bryan Cutler Napoleon Nelson Mechanicsburg Area School District Nathan Driskell Jahmair MPA Lenny Sweeney

What explains the differences in how students progress from one year to the next? The IEA (International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement) 2023 Longitudinal Study tracked student growth in math and science and reveals: 🌐 Which instructional strategies support faster gains 🌐 How curriculum coverage varies across schools 🌐 Where learning gaps are widening—and how to respond Timely insights. Global benchmarks. Practical implications. Dec 10 at 11am ET 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3Y3j1oB

If you agree that early literacy is economic strategy, share this piece and tag a policymaker, district leader, or colleague who can help make it a priority. Let’s keep reading and opportunity at the center of our national conversation. #EducationPolicy #EarlyLearning #FutureOfWork #ScienceOfReading #Literacy #EducationAndEconomy #EdLeadership #SystemChange #FutureReady

What if the greatest injustice of our time isn’t poverty or inequality but our failure to transform the very system that could end them? This fall, I had the honor of speaking at the United Nations General Assembly during the Diplomatic Courier & World in 2050’s Education Futures Forum. One message resonated across all global goals—education is the foundation beneath them all. We have a blueprint for systems that work. We know what young people thriving looks like. And we have a clear path forward. Read the full article published by Diplomatic Courier + Share it with someone leading that charge in your community.