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ACTION United Releases New Report on Teacher Experience

The Notebook: ACTION United’s new 13-page report scanned schools throughout Philadelphia and found evidence that higher poverty schools often have teachers with less experience. RFA has also conducted in-depth research into the factors that contribute to student outcomes in Philadelphia schools. See some of our selected projects on Teacher Quality, Effectiveness, and Capacity.

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Teachers burdened with high expectations and low pay.

Philadelphia Inquirer: Teachers are expected to be the most altruistic and most dedicated to the improvement of society, and are criticized for wanting money to do so.

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