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November 2026 — Teacher turnover has been a persistent and worsening issue across the United States. The national annual turnover […]

This collaborative report from the National Center for Teacher Residencies (NCTR), AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education), and […]

For readers seeking a concise overview, the Executive Summary highlights the report’s key findings on the impact of 2025 federal […]

The 2025–2026 year was a powerful reminder that meaningful change in teacher preparation happens when we work together. Across our […]

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Mentor Teachers Matter: Why Mentor Teacher Professional Learning Improves Teacher Quality and Retention Mentor teachers shape how aspiring teachers learn […]

Mentoring aspiring teachers takes its own set of skills, and mentor teachers need professional learning designed to build them. This […]

What makes a mentor teacher effective? The Portrait of a Mentor Teacher describes the core traits and actions of mentor […]

November 2026 – This webinar presentation from the National Center for Teacher Residencies (NCTR) explores key findings from the Boundless […]

November 2026 – Teacher retention is essential to building a strong, sustainable educator workforce. These research brief highlights share findings […]

November 2026 — Teacher turnover has been a persistent and worsening issue across the United States. The national annual turnover […]

November 4, 2026 — The National Center for Teacher Residencies (NCTR) is partnering with Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) […]

November 4, 2026 — On October 23, NCTR’s Director of Programs Elizabeth Hearn, Associate Director of Programs Jeremy Scott, and […]

November 4, 2026 — Preparing great teachers is only the beginning. Keeping them in the profession takes intentional investment, meaningful […]

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