Since 1995, Teaching Matters has worked to enhance instruction and learning in more than half of New York City’s approximately 1500 public schools.  Teachers from six states have taken advantage of our institutes and workshops; our online publishing tool is being used by teachers and students in more than 40 states; and principals in our partner schools have developed into innovation leaders. 

We are focused on supporting schools to improve students' core academic and higher order 21st century skills. Many of our partner schools are making real, quantifiable progress improving proficiency levels of students in core academic areas.  But it is the students themselves who  make the impact on their communities when they take action on real world issues and demonstrate 21st century skills in action!
  
Follow these links to see both kinds of progress schools are making through our Partnership for School Innovation.

Advancing Core Academic Skills

High performing schools and schools improving ELA test score results choose Writing Matters. Learn why.

1. JHS 216: Increasing ELA Proficiency - Especially Level 4
2. PS 52: Excels in ELA
3. Icahn Charter School Increases Already High Performance in ELA
4. JS 129: Improving ELA Proficiency

Demonstrating 21st Century Skills

These videos show students during public presentations of their work, demonstrating skills required for 21st century success, in school and in the world.

Civics, Information Fluency, and Oral Presentation Skills:

• Civic Activists for a Digital Age
• Constitutional Town Hall

Innovation, Creativity, and Communication:

• Digital Documentaries
• Students Documentary - Impact of the XO

Creativity and Oral Presentation Skills:

• The Middle has Spoken  - Spoken Word Event

Accolades for our work

3.26.08 - New York City Council Honors Teaching Matters
"The Council of the City of New York is proud and pleased to honor Teaching Matters, Inc. and Computers for Youth for their commitment to improve the school and home learning environments of many of New York City’s most underserved students. Through the innovative and effective use of technology, these two organizations increase student engagement in core academic areas and help students do better in school." view full proclamation

9.20.05 - Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg names September 20th, 2005 "Teaching Matters Day" in recognition of Elizabeth Rohatyn's (Teaching Matters' board chairman) work with NYC public schools. event details

6.28.05 - "Thirteen WNET New York Community Hall of Fame" in recognition of outstanding community service and leadership

9.22.02 - "Excellence in E-Learning" award from Brandon-Hall and Online Learning Magazine. http://www.brandonhall.com

7.14.00 - D.R.E.A.M. (Dedicating Resources for Education and Motivation) Award from the New York City Council.