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One great way to show teachers appreciation is to treat them like the vital professionals they are. Let them collaborate in teams. Give them leadership roles. Let them thrive. The result? Better retention, satisfaction, & student outcomes. buff.ly/DnTlxal

Despite raises, affordable housing is still out of reach for many new teachers. Sure, salaries increased by 24% since 2019, but housing prices skyrocketed by 50%! More here 👇 buff.ly/SIcYIY2

We say we appreciate teachers, but do we put our money where our mouth is? Right now, it’s getting harder for many teachers to afford a 1-bedroom apartment! Check out our analysis. buff.ly/SIcYIY2

Housing costs are rising faster than teacher salaries, and some innovative districts are taking action to help attract and retain talent. From salary restructuring in Detroit to teacher-specific housing in Miami, see what's working in our new analysis: buff.ly/SIcYIY2

Teacher Appreciation Week may be ending, but our commitment to teachers shouldn't. While teacher salaries increased by 24% since 2019, housing costs soared by 47-51%. How can we expect teachers to thrive if their paychecks can't keep up with housing needs? buff.ly/SIcYIY2

Teachers of color benefit all students, especially students of color. We launched a dashboard to benchmark where we are in diversifying the workforce and illuminate trends to help us attract and retain them. buff.ly/p3vdVeS

Is rent affordable in your school district for new teachers with Bachelor’s degrees? Check out our housing affordability brief to access the interactive map. ⬇️ buff.ly/SIcYIY2

A new report says prep programs for future math teachers should provide more training on number sense, algebraic reasoning, and other foundations. edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Quality math education for all students begins with well-prepared teachers. We're excited to join forces with EdTrust at today's Math Learning Network convening to discuss high-quality teacher preparation for math instruction and related state policies. 💪

Must watch: Andy Pierrotti’s investigative series "Reading Reset" exposed how debunked reading methods have contributed to Georgia's literacy crisis. The series sparked bipartisan legislation banning harmful instructional practices in teacher prep. buff.ly/m8TrpmY

New state-specific data on teacher turnover from Education Resource Strategies reveals concerning trends: 50%+ of Texas teachers who left their districts exited the profession entirely, and many took pay cuts for "easier" teaching environments. Their report has solutions: buff.ly/dRCYRL5

For teachers, affording a place to live feels like running a marathon where the finish line keeps moving—ever out of reach. Teacher salaries advance, but housing costs accelerate much faster. See solutions in our report. buff.ly/SIcYIY2

Districts benefit from good screening tools; it’s how they identify and hire teachers who can teach well. However, not all screening tools or hiring protocols are created equal, and too few use effective ones. More here: buff.ly/LnX8KTr

A graduate-level teacher prep program that doesn’t prepare aspiring teachers well is like a Michelin-star restaurant that serves fast food. Aspiring elementary teachers aren't getting the math prep they're paying so much for in most graduate programs. buff.ly/0J3uLX2

Does your state implement policies that strengthen teacher quality? On topics like… - Elementary reading - Strategic staffing - Teacher pay - Teacher diversity - Teacher evaluation Get a snapshot of your state’s performance using NCTQ's database: buff.ly/x93Tamk

In half of large, urban districts, new teachers can't afford to live where they teach. Salaries rose 24% since 2019, but rent skyrocketed twice as much. The American Dream is becoming a mirage for teachers, ever out of reach, writes Heather Peske. buff.ly/UtKemFE

New research finds special education teachers switch schools 3+ times in their careers, more than core subject teachers. What drives these moves? We break down the key findings and highlight some questions districts need to answer to improve retention. buff.ly/KumwBsN

Is there an overlooked teacher pipeline hiding in plain sight? Despite greater district investment in the paraprofessional-to-teacher pipeline, new research finds substitute teachers become full-time teachers at five times the rate of paras (16% vs. 3%). buff.ly/n5YCDXR