Research that moved minds: Top Teacher Quality Bulletin articles of 2024
The end of the year offers an opportunity to reflect on what we learned and what sparked interest in the...
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The data and analyses district leaders used to support their work in 2024
District leaders' jobs are never easy and 2024 was no exception.NCTQ publishes our monthly District Trendline newsletter to provide district...
When “do no harm” is impossible, how can districts design teacher layoffs to do the least damage?
When teacher layoffs are necessary, districts with thoughtful policies can minimize disruptions to schools and students, especially those facing greater...
As seasons change, one thing remains the same: The persistent lack of diversity in the teacher workforce
The NCTQ team and I extend our sympathies to those affected by the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.Each fall...
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Outdated models won’t drive future success: Six reasons to reimagine the teaching role
The Ford Model T: revolutionary 100+ years ago, impractical now. Similarly, our outdated classroom model doesn't meet the needs of...
The bigger picture: Why we need better reading instruction across all grades
How much does reading policy work its way into classrooms? A new study exploring the state of reading across the...
Rural teacher evaluation system shows promising results for students struggling in math
A new study finds that this cost-effective evaluation system could improve math outcomes in districts with fewer students, teachers, and...
What the teaching profession can learn from Netflix
What can the education field learn from Netflix? How to revolutionize staffing to better meet the needs of those you...
Ahead of the pack: Which districts are setting strong clinical practice policies?
Districts miss an opportunity to improve teacher effectiveness and strengthen their hiring pipelines if they don't support strong student teaching...
Not so fast! Why emergency teacher licenses fall short
In the past four years, almost every state has lowered its standards for entry into teaching. I know this all...
Good intentions, worrisome results: The impact of emergency teacher licensure in Massachusetts
When the pandemic closed schools across the country in 2020, testing centers closed too—making it impossible for future teachers to...
Is the “monetary grass” greener outside of education? It depends
Some suggest that teachers are "lured" out of the profession into more lucrative fields. But a new study of pre-pandemic...
Policies grow and classrooms shrink: The post-pandemic state of class size limits
Classes are shrinking, but student performance is stagnant. NCTQ examines class size policy changes in the largest U.S. districts to...
Put me in, coach! How practice plus coaching helps aspiring teachers win
Teachers improve rapidly in their first years in the classroom. New research seeks to identify strategies that can move more...
Saving our best teachers: The urgency of retention amid layoffs
As districts face impending fiscal cuts and teacher layoffs, states and districts should take this opportunity to reexamine their approaches...
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