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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.

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    • Our Top Priorities

    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.
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    Research Highlights

    19

    In 2023-2024, 19 states adopted stronger reading policies that will help more children learn to read.
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    21%

    Just 21% of teachers are from a historically disadvantaged racial group, compared to 35% of working-age adults.
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    57%

    Among the largest school districts in the United States, 57% offer no paid parental leave for teachers beyond normal sick days.
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    NCTQ’s unique datasets provide critical insights into the policies and practices that influence teacher quality.

    Teacher Prep Review

    Teacher Prep Review

    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.
    Teacher Contract Database

    Teacher Contract Database

    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.
    State Teacher Policy Database

    State Teacher Policy Database

    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