Great teachers change lives. NCTQ improves educational outcomes for millions of children by engaging with states, school districts, and teacher preparation programs to strengthen and diversify the teacher workforce.
NCTQ publishes cutting-edge research and reports on teaching and learning. We aim to catalyze states, districts, and teacher prep programs to implement evidence-based changes that strengthen and diversify the teacher workforce.
NCTQ reviews elementary teacher preparation programs against research-based standards proven to have the greatest impact on teacher effectiveness and student learning outcomes. Learn what is working and what isn’t.
Explore teacher contracts from more than 145 of the largest school districts in all 50 states. Learn what’s inside collective bargaining agreements and compare districts across different policy areas.
Compare states’ teacher policies, laws, and regulations. View national trends and determine whether they align to the policies that show the most promise in strengthening teacher quality
