
Why do the Excellence In Teaching Awards exist?
- Celebrate: Top performing teachers change the lives of their students
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Reward: Currently, all teachers are paid the same regardless of their results
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Retain: 3 consecutive years of outstanding teaching in a high-need school can close the achievement gap for kids
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Attract: Teachers are 7x more likely to move out of a high-need school than move into one
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Improve: Students in high-need schools often begin the school year 2-3 years behind

How are the Excellence in Teaching Awards Calculated?
The Excellence in Teaching Awards are calculated using a combination of classroom growth, individual student’s progress or individual student’s achievement, depending on the school district.
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