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...
When it comes to Chicago students, patience may not be a virtue
Researchers say Chicago Public Schools ultimately assigns students to teachers known to be low-performing and unlikely to improve.
How long is your school year? It depends—a lot—on where you live
As district administrators know, there's no one way to map the school calendar. Depending on where you live, the start...
Investing in new teacher orientation and mentoring can produce long-term benefits
The first year of teaching is an uphill climb. As new teachers learn the ropes, they also need to connect...
An equity decision: Which teachers choose to teach which students?
New research looks into how teachers select or are selected into positions based on their preferences and those of the...
Who’s ready to teach elementary mathematics?
How school districts can use NCTQ's Teacher Prep Review Elementary Math standard findings in their recruiting and hiring decisions
Falling short of expectations
New data suggests expectations placed on novice teachers during their first real professional development experience are far too low.
Dueling endorsements
Some sensible solutions sometimes turn out to be counterproductive. A prime example may exist in Washington state, which recently instituted...
Two easy steps to a better principal
Looking for a good principal? Start your search with good teachers.
When the economy’s down, stock up
It's safe to say that recessions are bad – people lose jobs, investments lose value, politicians lose elections. However, it...
When more is less
Time and again research has failed to find evidence that earning a master's degree make a teacher more effective.
Reading into flat NAEP scores
With decades of research that have shown the number of children struggling to read can be cut by two-thirds or...
Unpacking Secondary Certification: Where the Rubber Misses the Road
This is the final installment in a series exploring secondary certifications, state licensing tests, and the subject matter preparation that...
Unpacking Secondary Certification: How States Fail Licensing Tests
As has been previously detailed, secondary certification is a hot mess, and looking at state-mandated licensing tests adds yet another...
Unpacking Secondary Certification: State Certification Discontinuity
There are nearly as many arrangements of science and social studies certifications as there are states, which is somewhat astonishing...
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Unpacking Secondary Certification: The Two Types of Certification
There is a seemingly simple path to high school certification: complete a major in the subject you want to teach...
For those who want to teach: UTeach
Looking for an effective math teacher? What about a skilled science instructor? Need both? UTeach programs have you covered.That's the...
Student-Centered Instruction to Boost Mathematics Achievement?
Want to increase mathematics achievement for all first grade students? Focus on teacher-directed instruction. That takeaway is from new research by Paul Morgan and...
No greater than the sum of their parts
If one Teach For America (TFA) corps member can boost student test scores at a higher rate than other teachers in...
Time to STEM the tide
Alarmingly few teacher prep programs ensure STEM knowledge
Putting basic skills first in Illinois
Illinois' poorly-timed basic skills test is leaving teacher candidates out in the cold
Common Core... There's an app for that
Are the CCSS a bit dense? Yes, but a number of smart phone apps may help
Chasing equity solutions
Paying great teachers to change schools has real benefits. But what are the costs?
More teacher prep information is on the way
Joining a handful of states, Michigan will soon hold teacher prep programs more accountable for their graduates
What makes great teachers great?
The nation's best teachers find formal teacher training least valuable
Where is biology not biology?
High school certifications are meant to ensure that teachers know their subjects. It doesn't always seem to work out that...
Teacher voices: A call for more content
High school teachers can't teach what they don't know. Research has shown that the academic success of high school students...
MEGA news for new teachers in Missouri
Missouri looks to raise the bar for licensure with revamped licensure tests
Raising Standards Down Under
The U.S. isn't the only country thinking about raising the bar for entry into teacher prep.
The School Year Shuffle
Taking a closer look at the (non) trend of extending the school year
The new black in ed reform?
Massachusetts and Iowa move teacher prep reform to the top of the agenda