2013-14 Annual Report | Page 8

Broad Reach, Big Benefits During the past year we provided in-depth programming to approximately 1,600 teachers reaching about 23,000 students in over 100 schools—the majority in underserved areas. We stand out among other groups trying to raise teacher performance because of our commitment to the public interest, and our nearly two decades of experience fighting for urban students’ futures. “Over the last several years, your coaches have helped us transform the school!” — Scott Herman, Assistant Principal, K228 Overall School Progress Closing the Achievement Gap in Urban Schools Student Progress Score NYC schools receive an overall score that combines their student progress, student achievement and their school’s environment. NYC schools receive a score for Closing the Achievement Gap when their high-need students make exemplary gains. Teaching Matters schools outperformed the NYC average for closing the achievement gap. NYC schools receive a score for the progress their students make in math and English Language Arts. Teaching Matters schools showed greater progress than NYC average for improving student progress. 58.8 39.2 19.6 0.0 6 56.5 (Top school in NYC received 8.4 points) Average NYC School Average Teaching Matters School 4 2 0 (Top school in NYC received 56.5) 45.2 6 Points Score 78.4 8 (Top school in NYC received 98, lowest was 15.5) Score 98.0 Average NYC School Average Teaching Matters School 33.9 22.6 11.3 Average NYC School Average Teaching Matters School 0.0 7