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The State of Teaching, 2026
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What Teacher Education Should Look Like in the Age of AI
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Teaching Profession
What the Research Says
States Roll Back Pay Incentives for Teachers in High-Need Areas
A new national study finds less differentiated pay for science fields, high-risk student groups.
School Climate & Safety
How Extreme Weather Threatens Student Learning and Academic Progress
Too-hot classrooms put the brain in "survival management mode," one expert said.
Mathematics
Algebra in 8th Grade: 4 Things to Know About Access and Achievement
Student access to the critical math course varies by demographic group and size of district.
School & District Management
The High Cost of Turnover: How Superintendent Churn Affects Classrooms
New research argues that chronic leadership stability erodes institutional knowledge and disrupts long-term initiatives.
Student Achievement
Can Schools Nudge Students to Take More Advanced Courses?
Researchers found promising results when schools "nudged" students to take more challenging courses.
Recruitment & Retention
What the Research Says
High School Teacher Academies Work. But There's a Break in the Pipeline
Aspiring teachers of color often hit a wall before making it to the classroom, a new study finds.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Teen Mental Health Is Improving, CDC Finds. Then Why Are Experts Still Concerned?
Student mental health remains a big challenge for schools to address.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Skimping on Recess Won't Fix Test Scores, Experts Say
Parent advocates are spreading the research-backed message: Kids need to move during the school day.
English Learners
How Schools Can Better Support Older English Learners
Strategies exist to help students who carry the English-learner label beyond elementary school.
English Learners
From Our Research Center
Where English Learners Spend the School Day, in Charts
Though dual-language classrooms offer the most benefits, English learners are least likely there.
College & Workforce Readiness
The Case for Expanding Access to Advanced Courses Before High School
Academic acceleration for 11th and 12th graders had little effect on college course choices.