New Teachers
Read about new teachers’ experiences and needs in their first few years in the classroom, including those of preservice teachers
The State of Teaching
New national data on the teaching profession, vivid reporting from classrooms, and resources to help support this essential profession.
Teaching Profession
Gen Z Teachers Grew Up With Tech. Now They're Seeking Better Boundaries for Students
Gen Z teachers grew up in an era of unbridled tech. It shapes how they approach classroom technology.
Recruitment & Retention
Dozens of Teacher Pathways Fuel This District’s Talent Pipeline
A California district's homegrown teacher pathways work to secure a stable, well-trained teaching force.
Teaching Profession
Generation Z Is Transforming Teaching. Are Districts Ready for Them?
The youngest cohort of teachers have been shaped by technological and educational disruption.
Teacher Preparation
Opinion
I Adapted a Hospital Practice for Teacher Prep. It Was Transformative
Medical-style huddles can help future teachers recognize classroom strategies as they happen.
Teacher Preparation
A Local Campaign Saved This Teacher Residency After the Ed. Dept. Pulled Funding
Local donations protected teachers left hanging after the program lost a grant.
Special Education
What the Research Says
Schools Have the Special Educators—But Keep Losing Them to General Ed.
A study across seven states finds educators for students with disabilities need more targeted support.
Teaching Profession
How Uncertified Teachers Went From a Stopgap to an Escalating Crisis
Using uncertified teachers to fill shortages may further destabilize the educator pipeline.
Artificial Intelligence
How Chatbots Can Help Train Teachers
Tech that simulates conversations can support teachers with classroom management and lesson planning.
Recruitment & Retention
Opinion
How to Make Teachers Want to Stay at Your School
An instructional coach shares five essential practices for teacher retention.
Teaching Profession
What Happened When States Dropped Teacher Licensing Requirements?
New research into that period offers clues about what more permanent changes to licensure requirements could effect.
Teaching Profession
Professional Learning Guide
Your Guide to New Teachers
This professional learning guide features support for new teachers, with tips for administrators.
Teaching Profession
Professional Learning Guide
Your Guide to New Teachers (Updated)
This updated professional learning guide provides additional, actionable insights on supporting and preparing new teachers.
Teaching
Opinion
‘We’re All Cheering for You’: 9 Tips for New Teachers
Your first year of teaching doesn’t have to feel like a hazing exercise.
Recruitment & Retention
Can Gen Z Be Enticed to Teach? Teach for America Thinks So
A poor labor market doesn't explain the growing interest in TFA, say its staff.