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Teacher Compensation Collection

Explore this collection of blogs and resources that discuss causes of teacher shortages, low pay, and compensation challenges in K-12 education, plus solutions to improve salaries and retention.

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Educator Preparation Program Affordability and Sustainability 

Explore research, models, and strategies to make high-quality educator preparation programs more accessible and sustainable and support SEAs, LEAs, and higher education in building a stronger teacher workforce.

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Amplifying Student Agency and Learning Through Formative Assessment

Explore the roles leaders, coaches, and teachers play that nurture student agency and build collaborative learning environments through daily formative assessment routines.

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Strengthening California’s Teacher Workforce: Toward a Statewide Strategic Framework

This report provides a strategic framework to support teacher workforce planning in California through coordinated, statewide efforts to address ongoing shortages and strengthen preparation.

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Educator Registered Apprenticeships: Funding Profiles for Five Programs

Explore how five innovative K–12 Teacher Registered Apprenticeship programs use sustainable funding models to make high-quality, classroom-based teacher preparation more affordable and accessible.

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Strengthening Funding Resilience for Educator Preparation Program Grantees: Lessons from Program Leaders

Watch this engaging panel discussion featuring Educator Preparation Program grantees who have successfully transitioned from one-time grants to sustainable funding streams. Discover practical strategies for securing alternative funding, reducing costs, and planning for long-term fiscal sustainability.

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California Teacher Residency Grant Program Formative Evaluation Overview

WestEd has partnered with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to conduct an external formative evaluation of the Teacher Residency Grant Program and share their key findings and recommendations.

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Emerging Insights from Early Implementation of California’s Statewide Residency Technical Assistance Center 

This resource outlines California’s Statewide Residency Technical Assistance Center, highlighting its goals, activities, and impact on improving teacher residency programs.

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Guide on Teacher Workforce Credentialing: A Look Into the Initial License Requirements, Diverse Pathways Into the Teaching Profession, and Reciprocity Policies 

This guide offers a detailed overview of teacher licensure requirements, alternative pathways, and reciprocity policies across all 50 states and Washington, DC. It serves as a vital resource for educators, policymakers, and educational institutions aiming to improve recruitment, retention, and the overall quality of the teaching workforce.

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Scaling California’s Teacher Residency Grant Program: Findings and Implications From the Grant’s First 4 Years 

This brief provides critical insights for leveraging California’s teacher residency pathway to address ongoing teacher workforce needs.

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