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Building a strong student teaching model: Districts and teacher prep programs share successes and challenges

Just as you wouldn't start a marathon without taking practice runs, new teachers shouldn't become teachers of record without getting...

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No need to beg, borrow, and steal: A road map for how states can implement and sustain reading policies

State education leaders shouldn't work alone to enact teacher-focused reading policies, writes NCTQ President Heather Peske. Instead, they can look...

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Who’s walking out the door? How does turnover vary among teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and staff?

Non-teaching staff can have a big impact on student outcomes, yet little research explores how their turnover rates vary and...

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In the eye of the beholder: What happens when teachers think the curriculum is too tough for students?

A new report explores why some teachers don't use standards-aligned curriculum materials. Here's what states and districts should do to...

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Affording to stay healthy: The costs of health insurance for teachers

The skyrocketing price of health insurance impacts both teachers and school districts. Here's how some education leaders are keeping health...

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Driving change through research: A look back at 2023

NCTQ's Teacher Quality Bulletin distills the latest education research into clear, actionable information for education leaders. From topics like effective...

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What's resonating with school district leaders and staff in 2023

Explore the most popular District Trendline posts of 2023, spotlighting topics like paid parental leave benefits, housing costs in relation...

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Are your substitute teachers getting paid more at Walmart?

Districts nationally are struggling to build strong pools of substitute teachers. Yet in 40% of the large districts we analyzed,...

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What are the long-term effects of teacher performance pay on student outcomes?

New Research Reveals Surprising Long-Term Effects of Teacher Performance Pay on Students.

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More than finding the main idea: Comprehension requires background knowledge

Five actions education leaders can take to tap into the power of background knowledge.

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Are we setting up English learners for reading success?

Every year, countless English learning students pass through our education system without getting the help they need. And for each...

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Increasing teacher diversity: Four ways districts can take action

Pipelines, incentives, retention strategies, and data tracking lead to greater diversity.

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Top five state priorities for education leaders, researchers, and advocates

To learn about state priorities in the coming years, NCTQ surveyed education leaders, advocacy groups, and researchers across the country.

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Connect the Dots: States’ priorities, policies, and practices impact student outcomes

Do state leaders suffer from a lack of strategy? To really connect the dots and make an impact, states need...

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Precious little time: How to make teachers' professional learning worthwhile

How do you balance teachers' need for professional development with the time it takes away from their students? And do...