Tag: professional development

Instructor lecturing during an evening class in a windowed room overlooking a parking lot on a college campus

The Leaks in the Teacher Pipeline: Why Recruitment Alone Won’t Diversify the Educator Workforce

article-cropped August 17, 2026 by Hannah Warren

For many teacher candidates of color, the greatest challenges emerge after enrolling in teacher prep programs: financial burdens, isolation, and inequitable clinical experiences

P-12
Higher Education
A middle school classroom with young students sitting on a table listening to a male teacher standing in front of a white board

What to Know from Texas’ Latest Teacher Workforce Data

article-cropped April 28, 2026 by EdTrust-Texas

Texas’ latest teacher workforce data offers an early look at how the state’s educator pipeline may be shifting. While it is still too soon to draw sweeping conclusions about the long-term impact of recent policy changes, the new numbers point to encouraging movement in teacher attrition, certification, and hiring trends

P-12
Advocacy
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Good Teaching Matters: How Well-Qualified Teachers Can Close the Gap

files March 27, 2026 by EdTrust

Part of EdTrust’s 30th Anniversary: Reflecting on the Work That Still Matters

Students We Serve
Education Equity
P-12
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Strong Start, Strong Teachers: Supporting Teacher Preparation Programs for a Brighter Future

files March 04, 2026 by EdTrust-Midwest

Our report examines Michigan's teacher preparation landscape, identify gaps in the pipeline, and outline clear, equity-focused policy solutions to ensure aspiring educators not only enroll but complete, succeed, and stay in the profession

P-12
Advocacy
Press Release

New EdTrust-Midwest Policy Brief Provides Recommendations to Grow and Strengthen Michigan’s Teacher Workforce by Investing in Strong, Innovative Teacher Preparation Pathways

newspaper March 03, 2026 by EdTrust-Midwest
P-12
A standing female teacher assisting a seated young female student in front of a computer screen

Hope and Hard Work Ahead: Building a Strong and Diverse Teacher Workforce for Michigan’s Students

files December 09, 2025 by EdTrust-Midwest

As part of a series on how to build a strong teacher workforce that supports student success and tackles Michigan’s teacher shortage problem, this report examines how Michigan struggles to attract and retain teacher candidates of color

P-12
Press Release

New Report Provides Roadmap to Address Michigan Teacher Shortage Problem by Building a Strong and Diverse Teacher Workforce for Michigan Students

newspaper December 09, 2025 by EdTrust-Midwest
P-12
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Implementing the PREP Allotment: Interactive Resources for School System Leaders

compass November 05, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas, U.S. PREP at Texas Tech University

Texas has made historic policy shifts to expand and incentivize high-quality teacher preparation

P-12
Advocacy
Two female student teachers read a book to preschool students seated on the floor

Building Futures: Strengthening the Educator Workforce Through Teacher Apprenticeships

files October 23, 2025 by Nathan Kriha, Diarese George, Jonathan Feinstein, Anna Skubel, Ph.D.

An excellent teacher is integral for student success, and most states have turned to registered teacher apprenticeship programs to widen their pool of educators

P-12