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Teacher Retention in DC: Unpacking the Numbers

Any teacher will tell you that teaching is both challenging and rewarding. Some of the biggest challenges can be found in urban school districts, where the combination of administrative pressures and student needs often create what feels like a no-win situation for...

Community Engagement through Place-Based Learning

December is off to a busy start for the National Alliance for Engagement-Based Education. In one week, the #EngagingSchools tour stopped at six schools, across three states, along two coasts. The Astra Center for Innovative Education, along with Inspired Teaching’s...

Developing A Student-Centered Curriculum & Meaningful Relationships

December 6, 2018 Earlier this Fall, the Inspired Teaching team and our partners at the Astra Center for Innovative Education launched the #EngagingSchools tour to observe engagement-based education across the country. Our tour began in New York City, and included...

Celebrate #FamilyLiteracyDay with Inspired Reads!

To celebrate the start to Family Literacy Month, parents on the Inspired Teaching team recommended inspired reads for you and your family! Cosby, Senior Officer, Teaching & Learning: We love Ferdinand, by Munro Leaf, a great story about a character who charts his...

Staff Spotlight: Mary Kadera

Mary Kadera recently joined the team as Interim Executive Director. She has more than 25 years of experience in the education field and began her career as a high school teacher. Most recently, she has worked as a consultant with nonprofits including The George Lucas...

Staff Spotlight: Brittany Jones

Brittany Jones recently joined the team full time as the Associate, Recruitment & Program Operations. She previously served as the Inspired Teaching Residency’s intern during the summer and fall of 2016. Hometown: Easton, CT Undergrad & Major: BA in...