Systems Can’t Depend on Heroics: The Urgent Need to Strengthen Our Special Education and EL Teacher Workforce
NCTQ identifies six policy levers states can use to build a stronger teacher workforce for students with disabilities and English learners.
As States Expand Use of Teacher Apprenticeship Programs, EdTrust Research Finds Ways to Improve Candidate Success
Study of experience of candidates of color finds need for better recruitment, mentorship, financial support
Building Futures: Strengthening the Educator Workforce Through Teacher Apprenticeships
An excellent teacher is integral for student success, and most states have turned to registered teacher apprenticeship programs to widen their pool of educators
Joint Statement on OESE/OCR Cuts
Advocates reiterate calls to reverse layoffs of Department of Education employees
Honoring Latino Heritage Means Investing in Our Children’s Education
As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, I reflect on my family’s journey and the future of Latino children across MA
The Educational Aide Exemption Program: A Missing Link to Increase Texas’ Teacher Pipeline
Texas is facing a dire teacher shortage, yet most classroom-ready educational aides remain locked out of pathways to certification
The Trump Administration Continues the Great American Heist With Assault on Students With Disabilities
The Trump administration’s latest attack on public education threatens the civil rights of students with disabilities
States Missing the Mark in Addressing Chronic Absenteeism
EdTrust finds states aren’t collecting sufficient data or adopting policies to support regular school attendance
Chronic Absenteeism
EdTrust created an interactive package designed to equip policymakers, advocates, and education leaders with policy analyses, guidance, and insight