Grow Your Own (GYO) teacher programs are designed to meet the needs of teacher candidates and the school systems where they will work. New America produced an updated 2024 scan of state GYO policies with a new survey of GYO program directors and leaders. www.newamerica.org/education-po...
This brief presents the findings of a 50-state scan designed to identify programs and to investigate state policies that support GYO program
Thrilled to be joining an esteemed panel tomorrow, 5/7 at 1pm EST to share insights with #education#K12#teachersewa.org/events/upcom...
Understand how states are addressing teacher workforce issues, such as teacher shortages and a lack of diversity.
New data show schools had less difficulty hiring teachers in 2023 than in 2022. Doesn't seem due to state policy changes easing entry to teaching as other school hires were easier too. But important to point out that challenges continue in some subjects, including special ed, life sciences, + CTE.
More staff, fewer shortages
Mandating that all HS students take specific, high-level courses hasn’t improved student outcomes—so what might? With JHU's Everyone Graduates Center, New America's ed policy team reviews the history of state graduation requirements and what the future should hold www.newamerica.org/education-po...
This brief provides background on landmark movements in education that have led to the requirements that students face today and highlights key questions to explore with new data.