Texas’s Path to HB 2: Looking to Past Teacher Certification Policies to Move Forward
This brief reviews the teacher prep and certification policies that preceded HB 2 in Texas.
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In 2026, States and Congress Will Need to Mitigate the Damage to PreK-12 Education
What will 2026 bring? Here are the questions we are asking and our recommendations for how Congress and state policymakers should respond.
Stop the Dismemberment of the U.S. Department of Education
Congress should ask the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine how breaking apart ED affects services to students.
The Damage to Come from Dismembering the U.S. Department of Education
These convoluted moves detract from ED’s work to protect students’ rights and provide guidance to states and schools.
The Six-Strand Strategy for Educator Excellence Raises Results for All
Intertwining 6 key policy “strands” secures a more successful educator workforce, more successful students, and a more prosperous economy.
How are States Leveraging Micro-Credentials to Improve the Teacher Workforce?
Explore how and why states’ use of micro-credentials for teachers is growing, along with cautions and recommendations for policymakers.
What to Know About Education Funding in Trump’s Budget
New America’s Education Policy program highlights the major education programs included in President Trump’s skinny budget.
How Would Razing the U.S. Department of Education Impact Teachers and Teaching?
Three examples of how the Trump administration’s plans to shutter the Dept. of Education would harm the quality of teaching and learning.
Showing Appreciation for Teachers by Making Their Jobs Even More Rewarding
There are smart ways to provide teachers with better support, collaboration, compensation, advancement, and job flexibility opportunities…