Student evaluations of teaching (SET) are a popular measure of teaching effectiveness, which center students’ perspectives. However, research shows that SET scores have limitations, including ...

A new EdChoice survey shows most U.S. teachers value direct communication and observation over standardized tests when judging student success, with only 17% citing such tests as a primary measure.

The CTE is committed to supporting instructors in delivering high-quality learning experiences for students and continuously improving their practice. We are also committed to supporting the ...

Artificial intelligence is making its way into the teacher evaluation process, with some administrators using it to streamline classroom observations. But as the technology takes on a greater role in ...

This report documents the associations between teacher and student absenteeism across grade levels and before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic to understand whether teacher absences represent ...

The Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) invites applications for our Spring 2026 Teaching Circles program. In Teaching Circles, you will build connections with educators across multiple disciplines ...

In August 2025, the CTE launched a sequence of two free, non-credit-bearing programs that prepare graduate students and postdoctoral fellows for teaching careers in higher education: Tier 1: the ...