Teacher prep nationwide

Teacher prep nationwide
The latest review from the National Council on Teacher Quality of teacher-preparation programs finds that of 1,668 programs in 836 institutions, only 26 elementary and 81 secondary programs got its top ranking. Seventeen states and the District of Columbia lack a top program in either elementary or secondary education. Among the top programs, 68 are housed in public institutions that offer opportunity to enter the profession without overloading on debt. The report also notes the list is dominated by institutions not traditionally considered elite. Elementary programs continue to be far weaker than secondary, with 1.7 times as many elementary as secondary programs found to be failing. Their poorer performance speaks to the specialized training elementary teachers need, and its continuing neglect. Moreover, 23 states lack even a single program that offers math preparation resembling practices of high-performing nations. Nearly half (47 percent) fail to ensure teacher candidates are capable STEM instructors. Three out of four programs don't insist applicants are in the top half of the college-going population. Student teaching is the least-met standard, particularly around ensuring student teachers are placed with effective mentors. The most promising sign of progress is in training around managing classrooms. The report deems Dallas Baptist University (TX) the top elementary program, Western Governors University (UT) the top secondary program.  More

Source:  Public Education News Blast

Published by LEAP

Los Angeles Education Partnership (LAEP) is an education support organization that works as a collaborative partner in high-poverty communities.

Views: 60

▶ Reply to This

JOIN SL 2.0

SUBSCRIBE TO

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP 2.0

Feedspot named School Leadership 2.0 one of the "Top 25 Educational Leadership Blogs"

"School Leadership 2.0 is the premier virtual learning community for school leaders from around the globe."

---------------------------

 Our community is a subscription-based paid service ($19.95/year or only $1.99 per month for a trial membership)  that will provide school leaders with outstanding resources. Learn more about membership to this service by clicking one of our links below.

 

Click HERE to subscribe as an individual.

 

Click HERE to learn about group membership (i.e., association, leadership teams)

__________________

CREATE AN EMPLOYER PROFILE AND GET JOB ALERTS AT 

SCHOOLLEADERSHIPJOBS.COM

New Partnership

image0.jpeg

Mentors.net - a Professional Development Resource

Mentors.net was founded in 1995 as a professional development resource for school administrators leading new teacher induction programs. It soon evolved into a destination where both new and student teachers could reflect on their teaching experiences. Now, nearly thirty years later, Mentors.net has taken on a new direction—serving as a platform for beginning teachers, preservice educators, and

other professionals to share their insights and experiences from the early years of teaching, with a focus on integrating artificial intelligence. We invite you to contribute by sharing your experiences in the form of a journal article, story, reflection, or timely tips, especially on how you incorporate AI into your teaching

practice. Submissions may range from a 500-word personal reflection to a 2,000-word article with formal citations.

© 2026   Created by William Brennan and Michael Keany   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service