We’ve heard it countless times before: now, more than ever. But those words are hitting home a bit harder. The teaching profession is at a crossroads. Staffing shortages, declining enrollment, and retention challenges make it clear: we must invest in what works.

Mentoring and coaching don’t just keep teachers in the classroom. They build a resilient, impactful teaching workforce. That’s why, at NTC, we’re doubling down on proven strategies that support educators and strengthen schools.

Through deep partnerships, we reached:

• 30 states
• 7,800+ schools
• 274,000 teachers
• 4.4M students

And across the country, we’re working with districts to create sustainable change:

• Expanding induction programs to strengthen mentorship for new teachers in Washoe County, NV.
• Recruiting and retaining new teachers through a sustainable induction framework with the Minnesota DOE.
• Elevating literacy instruction through tailored professional learning in Albuquerque Public Schools, NM.

Individually and together, our partnerships tell a story of impact.

At NTC, we’ve always known — and the research confirms — that connection is the key ingredient in effective teaching, mentoring, and coaching. Over years of partnership with thousands of schools, we’ve seen firsthand how relationship-driven professional learning sparks growth for educators and students alike.

In this year’s annual report, we spoke with teachers, mentors, principals, and program leaders across the country. Their message was clear: strong relationships nurture strong schools.