Topic: Educator Diversity

Meet us in the Principal’s Office: What Public Education Leaders Want You to Know Part 1

microphone May 05, 2026 by EdTrust

Part 1 of this two-part episode, two principals offer a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges facing public school principals today in their communities

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Navigating The Current Political Climate as a School Leader of Color

article-cropped May 04, 2026 by Arn St. Cyr II

The political climate surrounding education has made the work more complicated than ever for school leaders and teachers

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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

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A group of four middle school science team of teachers collaborates on their upcoming lessons.

Systems Can’t Depend on Heroics: The Urgent Need to Strengthen Our Special Education and EL Teacher Workforce 

article-cropped November 03, 2025 by Shannon Holston

NCTQ identifies six policy levers states can use to build a stronger teacher workforce for students with disabilities and English learners.

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As States Expand Use of Teacher Apprenticeship Programs, EdTrust Research Finds Ways to Improve Candidate Success

newspaper October 23, 2025 by EdTrust

Study of experience of candidates of color finds need for better recruitment, mentorship, financial support

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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

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A group of four middle school science team of teachers collaborates on their upcoming lessons.

The Educational Aide Exemption Program: A Missing Link to Increase Texas’ Teacher Pipeline

files October 13, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas

Texas is facing a dire teacher shortage, yet most classroom-ready educational aides remain locked out of pathways to certification

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A female teacher reading a book in front of a group of seated young students in a classroom

Student Story: Defunding AmeriCorps isn’t Very American

article-cropped June 30, 2025 by Jay M.

Slashing funding for AmeriCorps puts both elementary and college students at a disadvantage in their education

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Advocacy
Teacher giving a high five to kids in a classroom

Honoring the Teachers Who Sparked Our Dreams

article-cropped April 30, 2025 by Nicolle Grayson

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week and we at EdTrust want to pause and honor the teachers who first sparked our dreams

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