/teaching-learning/teacher-preparation Teacher Preparation en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 31 Oct 2024 20:49:20 GMT /teaching-learning/why-we-still-havent-solved-teacher-shortages-despite-decades-of-trying/2024/10 The teacher-shortage discourse has a long history—and no perfect solutions. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 20:49:20 GMT /teaching-learning/why-we-still-havent-solved-teacher-shortages-despite-decades-of-trying/2024/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-ed-schools-face-a-choice-reform-or-fade-away/2024/10 If schools of education are to be revitalized, it will likely be red states leading the way, an education professor argues. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 21:03:59 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-ed-schools-face-a-choice-reform-or-fade-away/2024/10 /teaching-learning/democrats-and-republicans-agree-teacher-prep-needs-to-change-but-how/2024/09 Teacher-prep programs "have been designed essentially to mass-produce identical educators," a dean said at a congressional hearing. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:55:40 GMT /teaching-learning/democrats-and-republicans-agree-teacher-prep-needs-to-change-but-how/2024/09 /teaching-learning/teachers-unions-are-starting-teacher-prep-programs-heres-what-to-know/2024/05 The Washington Education Association is pioneering a teacher residency for special education. Other unions are noticing. Wed, 15 May 2024 21:43:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-unions-are-starting-teacher-prep-programs-heres-what-to-know/2024/05 /teaching-learning/these-preparation-programs-are-creating-a-tutor-to-teacher-pipeline/2024/05 A new pipeline offering an authentic glimpse of the profession is growing, despite patchy financial cover. Tue, 14 May 2024 21:32:47 GMT /teaching-learning/these-preparation-programs-are-creating-a-tutor-to-teacher-pipeline/2024/05 /teaching-learning/opinion-3-ways-to-give-preservice-teachers-meaningful-classroom-experiences/2024/03 A veteran teacher offers guidance on how to support teacher-candidates. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-3-ways-to-give-preservice-teachers-meaningful-classroom-experiences/2024/03 /teaching-learning/ai-is-coming-to-teacher-prep-heres-what-that-looks-like/2024/03 One preparation program is banking on AI to transform new teacher training. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:44:47 GMT /teaching-learning/ai-is-coming-to-teacher-prep-heres-what-that-looks-like/2024/03 /teaching-learning/few-teachers-learn-about-science-of-reading-in-their-prep-programs-some-colleges-are-working-on-that/2024/02 As states and districts mandate evidence-based literacy practices, the burden of training in this approach falls primarily on teachers. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:17:25 GMT /teaching-learning/few-teachers-learn-about-science-of-reading-in-their-prep-programs-some-colleges-are-working-on-that/2024/02 /teaching-learning/teach-for-americas-ceo-is-stepping-down-whats-next-for-the-organization/2024/01 Elisa Villanueva Beard reflects on her journey leading the organization through several periods of change. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 15:16:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teach-for-americas-ceo-is-stepping-down-whats-next-for-the-organization/2024/01 /teaching-learning/what-will-it-take-to-align-teacher-prep-to-the-science-of-reading-california-offers-clues/2024/01 The Golden State is revamping credentials for teaching reading. But some advocates worry it won't go far enough. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:17:16 GMT /teaching-learning/what-will-it-take-to-align-teacher-prep-to-the-science-of-reading-california-offers-clues/2024/01 /teaching-learning/what-does-it-mean-to-grow-your-own-teachers-it-depends/2024/01 Grow-your-own programs strive to increase the teacher supply, but many serve different populations and have different goals. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 22:16:58 GMT /teaching-learning/what-does-it-mean-to-grow-your-own-teachers-it-depends/2024/01 /teaching-learning/teacher-preparation-explained-alternative-routes-enrollment-trends-and-more/2024/01 Learn about teacher preparation in the United States, including how new apprenticeships work and how the pipeline has recently narrowed. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:18:57 GMT /teaching-learning/teacher-preparation-explained-alternative-routes-enrollment-trends-and-more/2024/01 /teaching-learning/most-licensure-tests-are-weak-measures-of-teachers-science-of-reading-knowledge/2023/11 Fewer than half of states use a strong test, according to a new analysis from the National Council on Teacher Quality. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:02:00 GMT /teaching-learning/most-licensure-tests-are-weak-measures-of-teachers-science-of-reading-knowledge/2023/11 /teaching-learning/need-teachers-this-state-is-looking-to-its-high-schoolers/2023/11 West Virginia supports them to take coursework early, fast-tracking them to an education degree—and, hopefully, teaching careers. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:01:20 GMT /teaching-learning/need-teachers-this-state-is-looking-to-its-high-schoolers/2023/11 /teaching-learning/opinion-teacher-prep-often-treats-classroom-management-as-an-afterthought-thats-a-huge-problem/2023/10 Classroom management is essential for new teachers to succeed. Why doesn’t teacher education prioritize it? Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:01:52 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-teacher-prep-often-treats-classroom-management-as-an-afterthought-thats-a-huge-problem/2023/10 /teaching-learning/teachers-from-online-only-prep-programs-hinder-student-achievement-report-finds They are also 2.5 times more likely to leave the profession than other teachers. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 21:27:46 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-from-online-only-prep-programs-hinder-student-achievement-report-finds /teaching-learning/solving-the-mismatch-between-teaching-programs-supply-and-what-districts-need/2023/09 A new tool could help teaching programs better align candidates' specialties with local districts' vacancies. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 21:02:18 GMT /teaching-learning/solving-the-mismatch-between-teaching-programs-supply-and-what-districts-need/2023/09 /teaching-learning/theres-still-no-consensus-on-accountability-for-teacher-prep/2023/09 The teacher-preparation field remains split over quality control, even as questions loom about the content prospective teachers receive. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:06:35 GMT /teaching-learning/theres-still-no-consensus-on-accountability-for-teacher-prep/2023/09 /teaching-learning/a-majority-of-new-teachers-arent-prepared-to-teach-with-technology-whats-the-fix/2023/09 Teacher-preparation programs have a way to go in preparing new educators to use technology effectively, according to an ISTE report. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:00:36 GMT /teaching-learning/a-majority-of-new-teachers-arent-prepared-to-teach-with-technology-whats-the-fix/2023/09 /teaching-learning/what-teacher-preparation-enrollment-looks-like-in-charts/2023/08 Enrollment dropped precipitously for a decade but is beginning to flatten out—and in some states, rebound. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:07:45 GMT /teaching-learning/what-teacher-preparation-enrollment-looks-like-in-charts/2023/08 /teaching-learning/once-a-big-player-teach-for-america-tries-to-regain-its-footing/2023/08 A slimmed-down TFA is investing in tutoring programs and supports to keep members in the classroom. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:32:55 GMT /teaching-learning/once-a-big-player-teach-for-america-tries-to-regain-its-footing/2023/08 /teaching-learning/some-states-plan-to-give-teachers-in-training-their-own-classrooms-prompting-concerns/2023/08 Critics say some states' plans contravene the spirit of apprenticeships by allowing trainees to assume classrooms before earning their degrees. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:19:08 GMT /teaching-learning/some-states-plan-to-give-teachers-in-training-their-own-classrooms-prompting-concerns/2023/08 /teaching-learning/see-which-states-have-teacher-apprenticeship-programs-and-how-the-model-plans-to-expand/2023/07 The federal government is promoting funding for the hands-on training, alongside quality-control guidance. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 21:16:30 GMT /teaching-learning/see-which-states-have-teacher-apprenticeship-programs-and-how-the-model-plans-to-expand/2023/07 /teaching-learning/student-teachers-reliance-on-classroom-tech-for-fun-hurts-learning/2023/06 A study examines how well preservice- teachers are implementing technology in their student-teaching experiences. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 20:08:27 GMT /teaching-learning/student-teachers-reliance-on-classroom-tech-for-fun-hurts-learning/2023/06 /teaching-learning/teaching-programs-fall-short-on-reading-instruction-review-claims/2023/06 At least on paper, many programs don't give enough attention to core components. Some also include flawed methods. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teaching-programs-fall-short-on-reading-instruction-review-claims/2023/06 /teaching-learning/student-teachers-could-earn-20k-in-this-state/2023/05 The hope is that the stipends will keep more future teachers in the pipeline. Tue, 16 May 2023 21:01:39 GMT /teaching-learning/student-teachers-could-earn-20k-in-this-state/2023/05 /teaching-learning/teacher-apprenticeships-are-booming-in-wake-of-shortages-heres-what-you-need-to-know/2023/03 More states are drawing down federal labor funds to support yearlong, subsidized training programs. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 20:10:56 GMT /teaching-learning/teacher-apprenticeships-are-booming-in-wake-of-shortages-heres-what-you-need-to-know/2023/03 /teaching-learning/teacher-prep-programs-miss-chances-to-build-teachers-content-knowledge-report-says/2023/02 Teaching programs should guide candidates to courses that give them broad knowledge in science and social studies, as well as reading and math. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:01:28 GMT /teaching-learning/teacher-prep-programs-miss-chances-to-build-teachers-content-knowledge-report-says/2023/02 /teaching-learning/a-new-program-will-train-teachers-to-teach-climate-change-without-the-doom-and-gloom/2022/12 Climate change is a subject experts say goes beyond science class, and one that should be woven through subjects and grade levels. Thu, 29 Dec 2022 05:01:20 GMT /teaching-learning/a-new-program-will-train-teachers-to-teach-climate-change-without-the-doom-and-gloom/2022/12 /teaching-learning/heres-what-separates-the-best-teacher-mentors-from-the-just-sort-of-ok-ones/2022/11 They're empathetic listeners who offer lots of constructive feedback, our readers say. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:25:25 GMT /teaching-learning/heres-what-separates-the-best-teacher-mentors-from-the-just-sort-of-ok-ones/2022/11