Alexandria, VA—Eighteen percent of principals leave their posts annually, largely citing inadequate preparation as a key reason for leaving. Yet, principal preparation programs have been slow to keep up with the changing demands of the profession. In the same way investing in teacher apprenticeship programs helps address teacher shortages, strengthening principal preparation through principal internships […]
read moreTo equip and retain more high-quality school leaders, states can encourage principal internships as a key part of preparation.
read moreAlexandria, VA—Educator shortages and the burnout of teachers and school leaders in the wake of the pandemic have been the subject of news headlines and on the agendas of state boards of education. In its recent announcement of federal initiatives to address staffing challenges, the Biden administration signaled its commitment to strengthen the profession. With […]
read moreJoin NASBE for a discuss on the promise of grow-your-own practices to strengthen the educator pipeline. We'll hear from state leaders from Missouri and West Virginia.
read moreTeacher recruitment, preparation, and retention tops the priorities among state board members for better information to guide policymaking.
read more"All indications are that teacher turnover is rising and will continue to do so."
read moreThere is enough evidence to point us to better ways of ensuring that every student has a great educational experience every day.
read moreFour practices to increase the pool of skilled early educators stand out as promising.
read moreState-level criteria for programs' design can yield better outcomes in preparing and retaining diverse teachers.
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