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“Cotsen really values teachers and the profession. I’m always glad when my staff is recognized in positive ways. The action research has really pushed our programs to a new level.” – Cotsen Principal

“I can see more teachers working together to create lessons. Also, we seem to be looking at research and data to guide our instruction.” – Cotsen Alum

“Collaboration has improved and I feel will continue to improve due to what both cohorts have learned and shared with our staff.” – Cotsen Alum

“Over half our staff participates in a professional writing and/or reading group after school, thanks to Cotsen.” – Cotsen Alum

“It is part of the culture of our school community to always be looking to learn and try new things and the collaboration that exists here is largely due to our involvement with Cotsen.” – Cotsen Alum

“We have become a much more cohesive grade level team.” – Cotsen Alum

“My observation is that my colleagues and I are more committed to looking at the curriculum across the grade levels and working to improve the scope and continuity of instruction.” – Cotsen Alum

“Students are excited by things that I wouldn’t have known about without participating in this program … In fact students in all fellows’ classrooms have improved; they have gotten better instruction.” – Cotsen Fellow

“My students’ math scores have definitely shown improvement.” – Cotsen Alum

“They were able to talk about and show their thinking when solving math problems. They were also able to approach problems in more than one way.” – Cotsen Alum