Explore Pennsylvania's Policies

Explore Pennsylvania's performance across NCTQ's policy priorities below.
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How does Pennsylvania perform?

Explore NCTQ’s policy priorities below to learn more about how Pennsylvania is implementing policies to ensure that every child has access to an effective teacher. Each policy priority includes key levers and recommendations Pennsylvania shown to impact teacher quality.

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Elementary Math

Teacher Preparation Standards
Preparation Program Approval
Licensure Tests
High-Quality Instructional Materials
Professional Learning
Updated June 2025
Moderate

Elementary Reading

Teacher Preparation Standards
Preparation Program Approval
Licensure Tests
High-Quality Instructional Materials
Professional Learning
Updated March 2024
Ungraded

Strategic Staffing

Seeding Innovation
Removing Barriers
Updated September 2024
Ungraded

Teacher Compensation

Differentiated Pay for Hard-to-Staff Schools and Subjects
Performance Pay
Pay for Prior Work Experience
Updated September 2022
Ungraded

Teacher Diversity

Teacher Pipeline Programs
Financial Incentives
Supports for Teachers of Color
Data Systems
Updated August 2023
Ungraded

Teacher Evaluation

Measures of Performance
Observations and Feedback
Professional Growth and Support
Updated November 2022