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Supporting Educators through Employee Wellness Initiatives
By creating opportunities and infrastructure for employee wellness programs, state boards of education and other policymakers can foster the physical and emotional well-being of teachers and school leaders.
read morePreparing Diverse, Effective Teachers through Residencies and Induction
Many states are expanding teacher residency and induction programs.
read moreState Mentoring Policies Key to Supporting Novice Teachers
This policy update draws on research, state examples, and the author’s own experience to suggest ways states can better support novice teachers while combating high turnover.
read morePreparing Teachers and Leaders
State education policymakers viewing the school landscape may at first see nothing but a vista that calls for thoroughgoing redesign. However, there are many ways to make sure those who teach and lead our children are better prepared and better supported to do their jobs well.
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