The proportion of individuals in educator-support roles (paraprofessionals, counselors, etc.) has consistently grown over the last decade. Compare state and...
As ESSER funding depletes and teacher layoffs set in, school districts should consider teacher performance and other alternatives to last-in-first-out.
Researchers say Chicago Public Schools ultimately assigns students to teachers known to be low-performing and unlikely to improve.
A working paper reveals a commonly held assumption that teachers frequently miss work compared to other professionals is wrong.
The impact of the pandemic continues to have far-reaching consequences for students, teachers, school staff, and other stakeholders at every...
In March 2023, Arkansas passed the Literacy, Empowerment, Accountability, Readiness, Networking and School Safety Act (LEARNS). A recent research brief...
As increasing numbers of schools, districts, and states embrace and invest in a scientifically based approach to teaching reading, some...
Teacher preparation isn't a sprint; it's a marathon. And just like preparing for a long race, it requires well-planned practice,...
As district administrators know, there's no one way to map the school calendar. Depending on where you live, the start...
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Understanding how and from where to recruit people into the teaching profession has long been a focus for researchers, education...
New research found measurable differences in teacher quality between different generations of teachers—with Baby Boomers being least effective.
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Apprenticeships offer a promising model to help expand and diversify the teacher workforce. But NCTQ President Heather Peske cautions: We're...
Just as you wouldn't start a marathon without taking practice runs, new teachers shouldn't become teachers of record without getting...
State education leaders shouldn't work alone to enact teacher-focused reading policies, writes NCTQ President Heather Peske. Instead, they can look...
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Non-teaching staff can have a big impact on student outcomes, yet little research explores how their turnover rates vary and...