Topic: P-12

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.

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

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

Joint Statement on OESE/OCR Cuts

October 22, 2025 by EdTrust

Advocates reiterate calls to reverse layoffs of Department of Education employees

Honoring Latino Heritage Means Investing in Our Children’s Education

article-cropped October 15, 2025 by Genesis Carela

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

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

The Trump Administration Continues the Great American Heist With Assault on Students With Disabilities

October 13, 2025 by EdTrust

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

newspaper October 09, 2025 by EdTrust

EdTrust finds states aren’t collecting sufficient data or adopting policies to support regular school attendance

Chronic Absenteeism

October 09, 2025 by EdTrust

EdTrust created an interactive package designed to equip policymakers, advocates, and education leaders with policy analyses, guidance, and insight