The Washington New Millennium Initiative (NMI) unites an innovative, energized group of early-career teachers based largely in the Seattle metro area, diverse in experience, and committed to making a difference for students. They teach in a variety of school and classroom environments throughout the state and entered the profession through a myriad of pathways. They share common beliefs about teaching and learning, fortified through their diverse experiences, which motivate them to advocate for a new vision for transforming education in Seattle, in Washington and nationally.

For more information or to get involved, contact Alesha Daughtrey.

Teachers of the Washington NMI make three recommendations for powering up learning in Washington’s schools:

• Recommendation 1: Adopt a two-tiered assessment system with improved national- and state-level standardized tests
• Recommendation 2: Adopt a two-tiered teacher evaluation system with improved school-level annual evaluations
• Recommendation 3: Implement professional learning communities to develop classroom-based assessments and conduct ongoing peer evaluations

	This PowerPoint presentation offers background information about the Washington NMI, insight into key education reform issues in Washington, and recommendations for transforming teaching policy for the better in the state. Show it to policymakers, lawmakers and potential partners. SEE MORE DETAILS ON THESE TOOLS >
	This one-page leave behind document offers background on the Washington NMI and teaching policy recommendations for Washington. Hand it to policymakers, lawmakers and potential partners. SEE MORE DETAILS ON THESE TOOLS >
	These talking points help advocates prepare and align messages before meeting with targets, the media or potential allies in Washington. Use these to refine your messages for allies, targets and the media. SEE MORE DETAILS ON THESE TOOLS >