Summary

In 2018, many teachers whose schools used the TSP report that the teaching practices included in the TSP occur well or very well. Many of these teachers and principals also report that school practices that are known to be positively linked with student outcomes are happening in their schools. Principal leadership is generally well regarded. The aggregated data also shows the aspects that are challenging for teachers, schools, and principals, and the need to allocate sufficient time to work together, reflect, and inquire, to keep improving student learning.

There is considerable variability between schools. We found some relationship between practices and school type and school decile. But overall, school characteristics did not seem to be playing a strong role. This suggests that aspects that are challenging require system-wide support.