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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 […]

Released August 2026 – Mentor teachers play a vital role in preparing and retaining the next generation of educators, yet […]

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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 […]

October 6, 2026 — When we listen to the people closest to educator preparation, a clear picture emerges: Funding decisions […]

CPS Teacher Residency Graduate Edward Gardner IV Celebrates New Career as Full-time Teacher October 6, 2026 — After working for […]

September 25, 2026 – The National Center for Teacher Residencies (NCTR), AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education), and […]

Eighty-three percent. That’s the number of graduates from NCTR’s Network of teacher residency and registered apprenticeship programs who are still […]

Explore the National Center for Teacher Residencies’ (NCTR) 2025–2026 Impact Brief, a concise look at how teacher residency and registered […]

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

August 11, 2026 — The House and Senate are taking different approaches to the future structure of the U.S. Department […]

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