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The Standard

Equipping Teachers

Teacher recruitment, preparation, and retention tops the priorities among state board members for better information to guide policymaking.

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The NASBE Interview: Christine Benson, Sharif El-Mekki, Willis Walter, and Ryan Saunders

"All indications are that teacher turnover is rising and will continue to do so."

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From the President's Pen: Celebrate Teachers

There is enough evidence to point us to better ways of ensuring that every student has a great educational experience every day.

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The Standard - Article

Preparing Pre-K Teachers: Policy Considerations and Strategies

Four practices to increase the pool of skilled early educators stand out as promising.

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Ensuring Equity in Grow-Your-Own Programs

State-level criteria for programs' design can yield better outcomes in preparing and retaining diverse teachers.

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Teacher Recruitment and Retention in Missouri

State leaders commit to efforts to attract and keep teachers in the classroom.

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Teacher Preparation for Whole-Child Design

State leaders have a role in ensuring that educator preparation both models and reflects the science of learning and development.

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Licensure Tests as Barriers to the Profession

States should explore better means of assessing teachers' classroom readiness.

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A Data-Driven Approach to Staffing Schools

Lowering teacher standards may fail to solve actual pipeline problems and can create new ones.

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