Nominations being solicited: 2014 Elizabeth Rohatyn Prize for Schools Where Teaching Matters
What: For the fourth consecutive year, Teaching Matters will award the Elizabeth Rohatyn Prize for Schools Where Teaching Matters. This annual $25,000 prize seeks to highlight school-based strategies that develop, retain and reward effective teachers. Why: Research shows that teachers are the single-most important school-based factor for student success. The aim of theElizabeth Rohatyn Prize is both to honor schools dedicated to teacher professional growth, and share replicable strategies to elevate student learning. Who: A metro area school principal receives this award for a program