Ensure Teacher Quality and Diversity in Texas

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EdTrust–New York is a statewide education policy and advocacy organization focused first and foremost on doing right by New York’s children. Although many organizations speak up for the adults employed by schools and colleges, we advocate for students, especially those whose needs and potential are often overlooked.

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EdTrust–West is committed to dismantling the racial and economic barriers embedded in the California education system. Through our research and advocacy, EdTrust-West engages diverse communities dedicated to education equity and justice and increases political and public will to build an education system where students of color and multilingual learners, especially those experiencing poverty, will thrive.

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The Education Trust team in Massachusetts convenes and supports the Massachusetts Education Equity Partnership (MEEP), a collective effort of more than 20 social justice, civil rights and education organizations from across the Commonwealth working together to promote educational equity for historically underserved students in our state’s schools.

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Ensure Teacher Quality and Diversity in Texas

January 08, 2025 by EdTrust in Texas

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At EdTrust in Texas, we are committed to ensuring every student has access to diverse and effective teachers. Research shows that students benefit academically and socially when taught by teachers of diverse backgrounds. That’s why we’re working to address the systemic challenges to attract, prepare and retain a more effective and diverse teacher workforce across Texas. Explore our resources and insights below to learn more about advancing these efforts.

Want More High-Quality Teachers in Texas? Focus on Teacher Diversity

This factsheet highlights key data and and provides actionable recommendations for policy change to foster a more effective and diverse teacher workforce.

Educator Diversity State Profile: Texas

Our state profile on educator diversity examines the gaps between the racial and ethnic makeup of Texas’s teacher workforce and its student population. The profile includes key data and identifies policy opportunities to strengthen pathways for diverse candidates entering the teaching profession.

Transfer Students Are Key to Building a More Diverse, Better-Prepared Teacher Workforce

This blog post explores how investing in transfer students— aspiring educators who start at community colleges—can help create a pipeline of diverse, well-prepared teachers. It emphasizes the importance of streamlining credit transfer processes and providing targeted supports to future educators.

Teacher Preparation and House Bill 8: Unlocking Community College Funding to Support Aspiring Educators

Texas education advocates and policymakers are seeking innovative solutions to address the state’s alarming reliance on uncertified teachers. Many have also celebrated House Bill 8 (HB 8), the state’s new outcomes-based funding formula for community colleges. So, what’s the connection between HB 8 and teacher preparation?

Co-authored with US PREP, this brief explains key elements of the new funding formula, projecting potential state funding based on multiple teacher candidate scenarios, and provides recommended next steps for local systems leaders and state policymakers.

Texas Teacher Apprenticeship Report

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By focusing on policies and practices that support teacher quality and diversity, we can ensure all Texas students thrive.

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Ensure Teacher Quality and Diversity in Texas