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Research for Better Teaching
Research for Better Teaching (RBT) is a professional development organization dedicated to improving classroom teaching and school leadership. Founded in 1979 by Jonathon Saphier, Ed.D., RBT works to strengthen organizational culture and to institutionalize the study of teaching within schools and throughout school districts.


Your strategic partner in teaching and leading expertise
Work with us and you will experience the focused, coherent, and systemic approach developed over decades at Research for Better Teaching.
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Course material that makes the difference
Our publications are used nation-wide by schools, districts and universities. We set the standard for improving education with extraordinary results.

Over 40 years success creating skillful teachers
Our proven teaching and learning methods will accelerate improvements in your school and district through planning, implementation, monitoring and sustainability.

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