Hosting student teachers in hard-to-staff subjects or schools can help districts fill anticipated vacancies. It's one reason why districts are working with prep programs to support aspiring teachers' clinical experiences. Our guide shows how they do it: bit.ly/3WZIVtR

NCTQ is on the hunt for a Research Analyst to collect, analyze, and transform policy data into insights that help boost student outcomes. If you love data, equity, and improving education, apply now! bit.ly/2CUbK11

Student teaching is the most important aspect of teacher prep. Teachers say a strong mentor teacher is the most important part of student teaching. 📣 We can’t emphasize this enough. 📣 Learn how districts can fortify this aspect of clinical practice: bit.ly/3YUrfBd

We can achieve an effective and diverse teacher workforce without cutting corners on licensure. Lowering the bar for entry perpetuates the myth that increasing diversity means sacrificing skill.

Paid parental leave helps school districts keep great teachers, but only 18% of the largest school districts in the nation provide it (and of those that do, what they offer varies greatly). bit.ly/3vNQzZK

When it comes to student achievement, teacher quality > teacher quantity. 'Instead of hiring more teachers that aren’t as effective, figure out how to get the effective teachers to the kids,' says Heather Peske. More in The Epoch Times: bit.ly/3WP3CHA

Strong student teaching experiences are🗝️ to building an effective teacher corps and reducing the number of teacher vacancies. So investing in aspiring teachers' clinical practice benefits districts, schools, teachers, and most importantly, students. bit.ly/3X2LQlC

ICYM this great opportunity 👇 NCTQ is looking for a results-oriented Research Analyst who knows the ins and outs of teacher policy and is skilled at synthesizing data into actionable insights. Interested in this full-time remote role? Apply here: bit.ly/2CUbK11

.US PREP helps teacher prep programs scale clinical practice experiences that prioritize QUALITY and STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS between districts and prep programs. See how their Exec. Dir. Sarah Beal leads this work in our Clinical Practice Action Guide: bit.ly/4eaZGrV

Fellow researchers, rejoice! The federal higher education Title II data reports are back online after a mysterious hiatus. We 👀 some new features (e.g., data suppression rules for low n sizes). What do you think this will mean for the research community? title2.ed.gov/Public/Home.as…

Learn more about the state of higher education nationwide and in your state. Federal Title II data reports are back! bit.ly/3X761gN.

High licensure standards shield students from the effects of well-intentioned—but ill-prepared—teachers. Emergency licenses made sense when the country was in crisis, but to continue this policy exacerbates inequity. More from Heather Peske: bit.ly/4d9ATo1

Reimagining the teaching role could transform education. From teacher teams to flexible schedules, innovative approaches can make teaching more sustainable and boost student success. Coming Sept. 17th: A new NCTQ report on what it means—and what it takes—to reimagine teaching.

Michigan is turning its vision of prepping new teachers into reality by prioritizing robust clinical experiences. With 600 hours of hands-on practice and $9,600 stipends per semester, Michigan is setting a new standard for teacher prep. bit.ly/3X4U9Mr

Progress in teacher diversity is possible with clear goals and commitment! Connecticut set a goal to increase teachers of color to 10% by 2021 and nearly doubled it, hiring over 1,900 teachers of color. Learn more: bit.ly/3qezrxr

In March, NCTQ released a framework on six focus areas that make for a strong clinical practice experience. Now, their new action guide shows how many prep programs, districts, and states are giving aspiring teachers those experiences: clinicalpracticeactionguide.nctq.org

States are investing in pathways like Grow Your Own and teacher residencies to cultivate a diverse teacher workforce, but only a few set public goals or publish disaggregated data. It's time to prioritize transparency and accountability. bit.ly/3qezrxr

Strong mentor teachers are the backbone of effective teacher prep. Investing in clinical practice is investing in our teachers’ and students' success for the long run. bit.ly/3yjIUHJ