Many of the 113 school districts in our Tr3 database foster peer relationships, but there's plenty of room for improvement.
- In 19 percent of Tr3 districts peer observation is part of evaluations for at least some teachers; there may be peer observation in 24 percent of districts, but it's not required.
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- While most Tr3 districts have mentor programs for new teachers, more than half either provide no mentoring or offer few details about their programs.
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