Teacher and Principal Quality Archives • Page 8 of 9 • NCEE

The Public Nature of Teaching in Shanghai & The Private Practice of U.S. Teachers
The Public Nature of Teaching in Shanghai & The Private Practice of U.S. Teachers
This interview with Mistilina Sato highlights how Shanghai’s collaborative teaching culture, with peer observation, mentorship, and shared lesson planning, supports teacher growth and career advancement.
Teachers and Teaching Time
Teachers and Teaching Time
Teachers in the U.S. spend more time teaching, and thus have less time for collaboration and planning, than their counterparts in high-performing education systems.
Not So Elementary: Primary School Teacher Quality in High-Performing Systems
Not So Elementary: Primary School Teacher Quality in High-Performing Systems
Are Teachers Valued by Society?
Are Teachers Valued by Society?
High-performing education systems view teachers as highly-trained professionals, and teachers in those systems feel valued.
More Teaching, Less Learning?
More Teaching, Less Learning?
In high-performing education systems, fewer hours in front of a classroom means more time for teachers to pursue professional learning opportunities throughout the working week. All of this leads to a stronger, ever improving teaching force and higher student achievement overall.
Teachers as Leaders of Professional Learning: New Roles and Responsibilities
Teachers as Leaders of Professional Learning: New Roles and Responsibilities
Top-performing education systems strengthen schools by appointing experienced teachers as professional learning leaders to guide peer collaboration, support curriculum implementation, and foster continuous improvement.
Developing Shanghai’s Teachers
Developing Shanghai’s Teachers
This report from former Shanghai Normal University President and Shanghai Education Commission Deputy Director Minxuan Zhang, offers an insider’s perspective into the world-leading Shanghai education system.
Taking a Page from Medical Training: Learning Rounds for New Teachers
Taking a Page from Medical Training: Learning Rounds for New Teachers
Michael Day, Director of the School of Education at the University of Roehampton in London, discusses "learning rounds" for teacher education students—structured school visits where students observe and learn from practicing teachers, inspired by medical residency models.
Mentoring and Support for New Teachers in Ontario and Finland
Mentoring and Support for New Teachers in Ontario and Finland
Top-performing systems provide new teachers with structured mentorship from experienced educators to ensure continuous professional learning from day one.
Pre-service Practical Training for Teachers Around the World
Pre-service Practical Training for Teachers Around the World
Top-performing education systems require significantly longer and more structured classroom practicum experiences with expert mentorship for teacher candidates, compared to the inconsistent and often shorter requirements across U.S. states.
School Leadership in the Global Top Performers
School Leadership in the Global Top Performers
Top education systems select school leaders from among the very best teachers, providing strong mentorship support as they progress in their careers.
How Top Performers Choose School Principals
How Top Performers Choose School Principals
Top-performing education systems require aspiring principals to have teaching experience, leadership qualifications, and often leadership training programs.

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