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Research for Better Teaching
Founded in 1979 Research for Better Teaching (RBT) provides research-based professional development for K-12 educators to support strengthening organizational culture and institutionalizing the study of teaching within schools and throughout school districts.
Our flagship programs, including Studying Skillful Teaching and Analyzing Teaching for Student Results, draw on the proven frameworks of The Skillful Teacher to deliver research-based, practical strategies that improve student learning in every classroom.


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