TNTP

TNTP (The New Teacher Project) is a national nonprofit organization established in 1997 by Wendy Kopp. It aims to tackle educational inequality by collaborating with school systems to enhance teacher effectiveness and improve student outcomes. TNTP is funded through contracts with school districts and states, along with grants from donors such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The organization offers various services, including teacher recruitment and development, where it assists schools in hiring, training, and retaining effective educators, especially in high-need areas. TNTP also provides policy consulting to help districts and states reform teacher hiring practices and performance management. Additionally, it conducts research and advocacy, publishing reports that highlight systemic challenges in education and promote policy changes. Key offerings include customized training programs for educators, educational frameworks for evaluating teacher effectiveness, and research-driven publications.