Teacher Prep Review: Strengthening Elementary Reading Instruction

Christie Ellis, Shannon Holston, Graham Drake, Hannah Putman, Abigail Swisher, and Heather Peske

Giving teachers the knowledge and skills they need to teach reading effectively is fundamental for improving life outcomes for all children and reversing historical patterns of inequity.

New data and analysis from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) provides the most up-to-date information available on the extent to which nearly 700 teacher preparation programs across the country prepare aspiring teachers to teach children to read. 

Download the full report or view a summary of the 2023 national findings, including interactive graphs to explore state data here.

Use the drop-down menu to download a report of state-specific summary data.