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States Launch and Lead Principal Registered Apprenticeship Programs

NASBE analysis highlights lessons from new registered apprenticeship programs across states.

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Leveraging Apprenticeships to Rebuild the Educator Workforce: Lessons from Delaware

Join NASBE on March 3 at 3:00 pm ET for a conversation on how state boards of education can strengthen the educator workforce through innovative pathways. Keeley Powell Delaware’s associate secretary of education for educator excellence; Ann Hlabangana-Clay, education associate of educator equity and recruitment, and Katherine Burns, education associate of early engagement and teacher […]

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The Standard

The Educators Students Deserve: Four State Policy Approaches

State education leaders have long prioritized efforts to recruit and retain effective teachers. Yet persistent challenges, including high turnover rates and teacher shortages in key subject areas, continue to strain the educator workforce.

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The Standard - Article

Recruitment and Retention Strategies to Diversify New York’s Pipeline

Financial barriers get in the way of attracting new teachers, and lack of advancement opportunities dissuade veterans from staying.

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The Standard - Article

Overcoming Barriers for Colorado’s Educator Workforce

Supportive school cultures and mentorship can help turn the tide.

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The Standard - Article

Seeking a Shared Vision for Teacher Diversity in California

Statewide leadership can create a cohesive whole of disparate local initiatives.

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The Standard - Article

Modernizing Educator Preparation in Texas

Robust in-school clinical experiences and integrated coursework are key.

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The Standard - Article

Valuing Teachers and Their Educational Impact

All students need effective teachers, and all aspiring teachers need equal opportunities to become effective.

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The Standard - Column

Publisher’s Note from NASBE

State boards of education have been increasingly concerned about recruiting and retaining effective teachers.

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