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.
Mathematics
From Our Research Center
Universities Are Teaching Competing Math Philosophies to Future Teachers. Why That Matters
Survey data reveal deep tensions about the value of explicit teaching, the importance of fluency, and ability grouping in math.
Mathematics
From Our Research Center
Preparing Math Teachers: What's in the Coursework?
New EdWeek survey data suggest a mix of methods and the use of textbooks over empirical research.
Teacher Preparation
A Majority of New Teachers Aren’t Prepared to Teach With Technology. What’s the Fix?
Teacher-preparation programs have a way to go in preparing new educators to use technology effectively, according to an ISTE report.
School Climate & Safety
How a New Training Eases Teachers' Anxiety About Emergency Drills
The training incorporates mental health support into emergency preparedness.
Teaching
Video
Tips From Acclaimed Teachers: Building a Network of Supportive Peers
State teachers of the year offer advice on finding mentors and building a support system within the school building.
Professional Development
New Teachers Need Strong Mentors. Two Pros Offer Tips
A discussion of 8 essential elements for setting up and sustaining a mentorship program for new teachers.
Teacher Preparation
Some States Plan to Give Teachers-in-Training Their Own Classrooms, Prompting Concerns
Critics say some states' plans contravene the spirit of apprenticeships by allowing trainees to assume classrooms before earning their degrees.
Student Achievement
A New Bill Would Pay Student-Teachers to Work as Tutors
The bill is part of a major push for tutoring as an academic recovery strategy as the extent of students' academic slide becomes clear.
Classroom Technology
TikTok Teacher Prep: Preservice Teachers Are Getting Inspiration From the Platform
Some preservice teachers find TikTok videos more helpful than formal professional development, one researcher found.
Teaching Profession
Q&A
An Award-Winning Rookie Teacher Talks About Her First Year
Stick to a routine and be consistent, advises Los Angeles teacher Lauryn Merriweather.
Teacher Preparation
Student-Teachers' Reliance on Classroom Tech for Fun Hurts Learning
A study examines how well preservice- teachers are implementing technology in their student-teaching experiences.
Recruitment & Retention
How to Support New Teachers So They Stay—and Thrive
Job interviews that highlight schools' strengths, looking at teacher applicants' assets, and giving new hires layers of support all matter.
Teacher Preparation
Student-Teachers Could Earn $20K in This State
The hope is that the stipends will keep more future teachers in the pipeline.
Recruitment & Retention
Pay for Student Teachers: See Which State Hopes to Offer $20,000
If signed into law, advocates say, the proposed stipend could boost the pipeline into the field.
