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Affording to stay healthy: The costs of health insurance for teachers

The skyrocketing price of health insurance impacts both teachers and school districts. Here's how some education leaders are keeping health...

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Driving change through research: A look back at 2023

NCTQ's Teacher Quality Bulletin distills the latest education research into clear, actionable information for education leaders. From topics like effective...

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What's resonating with school district leaders and staff in 2023

Explore the most popular District Trendline posts of 2023, spotlighting topics like paid parental leave benefits, housing costs in relation...

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Are your substitute teachers getting paid more at Walmart?

Districts nationally are struggling to build strong pools of substitute teachers. Yet in 40% of the large districts we analyzed,...

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What are the long-term effects of teacher performance pay on student outcomes?

New Research Reveals Surprising Long-Term Effects of Teacher Performance Pay on Students.

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More than finding the main idea: Comprehension requires background knowledge

Five actions education leaders can take to tap into the power of background knowledge.

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Are we setting up English learners for reading success?

Every year, countless English learning students pass through our education system without getting the help they need. And for each...

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Increasing teacher diversity: Four ways districts can take action

Pipelines, incentives, retention strategies, and data tracking lead to greater diversity.

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Top five state priorities for education leaders, researchers, and advocates

To learn about state priorities in the coming years, NCTQ surveyed education leaders, advocacy groups, and researchers across the country.

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Connect the Dots: States’ priorities, policies, and practices impact student outcomes

Do state leaders suffer from a lack of strategy? To really connect the dots and make an impact, states need...

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Precious little time: How to make teachers' professional learning worthwhile

How do you balance teachers' need for professional development with the time it takes away from their students? And do...

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Teacher Professional Development: What works and what might surprise you

Teachers need to be constant learners to keep up with an ever-changing landscape. But professional development can vary a lot,...

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Investing in new teacher orientation and mentoring can produce long-term benefits

The first year of teaching is an uphill climb. As new teachers learn the ropes, they also need to connect...

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Data Brief: How do trends in teacher preparation enrollment and completion vary by state?

How popular of a career choice is teaching? New data analysis shows trends in teacher prep program enrollment and completion.

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Paraprofessionals: Understudied, undercompensated, and in short supply

Little is know about paraprofessionals in the classroom, but a recent study in Washington sheds some much-needed light on these...