Topic: Educator Diversity

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.

Education Equity
P-12
Students We Serve
Press Release

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

P-12
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
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

P-12
Education Equity
Advocacy
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

P-12
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

P-12
Public Statement

New Pay for-Performance Plan in Houston ISD Will Reward and Retain Top Teachers

April 10, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas

Statement by Judith Cruz, assistant director for Texas, Houston Region, EdTrust in Texas

P-12
Advocacy
Public Statement

The Majority of Students in the U.S. are Children of Color. Their Teachers Should Represent Them

February 18, 2025 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust on the Department of Education’s $600 Million Cuts to Teacher Training Grants

Students We Serve
P-12
Advocacy
A young black female student standing holding a book with civil rights posters in the background

Students Are Not Being “Indoctrinated”— They Are Learning to Navigate the World

article-cropped February 13, 2025 by Lisa Lazare

In a divisive political climate, helping students confront racism and see the world beyond their personal experiences is critical

Students We Serve
P-12
Advocacy