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Stay Interviews: A Proactive Strategy for Strengthening Teacher Retention
Stay interviews are simple in concept and powerful in practice. Learn how states are using them to understand what helps teachers thrive, what barriers they face, and what encourages them to continue growing in the profession.

What’s Working to Grow the Teacher Workforce: Insights on Pathways, Licensure, and Bilingual Staffing
Explore how states and colleges are tackling teacher shortages and diversity gaps through innovative pathways, licensure reforms, and bilingual workforce strategies through key insights from recent WestEd research.

Moving PLCs From Planning to Learning: The VITAL Approach
Learn how school leaders can move PLCs from planning to learning-focused collaboration using WestEd’s VITAL framework and practical strategies.

Six Tennessee School Districts Work Together to Advance Science Education
This fall, the state of Tennessee is shifting to rigorous new learning goals, the Tennessee Academic Standards for Science, that will raise the bar for…

Expanding Opportunity, Sustaining Quality: Lessons From One State’s Teacher Licensure Reforms
Teacher shortages continue to challenge schools across the country, pushing state education agencies to expand pathways into the profession without compromising quality. Discover how the Nevada Department of Education partnered with WestEd to review and strengthen its teacher licensure policies.

Leading the Way: Building Schools Where Teachers Thrive
This Spotlight provides insights and resources that education leaders can use as they plan to support, sustain, and retain their teachers.

Addressing Teacher Shortages Through In-House English as a Second Language Certification
Learn how in-house ESL certification programs can help address the national teacher shortage while equipping educators to better support Multilingual Learners through meaningful, collaborative professional development.

New Research-Based Books Equip Educators and School Leaders for Greater Impact
Three new titles by WestEd authors can support all school leaders and educators in creating and maintaining supportive environments for productive teaching and learning. Learn more and add them to your toolkit today.

Newly Released Guide Offers Insights Into Teacher Licensure Requirements Nationwide
A recently published guide from WestEd brings together essential information on teacher licensure requirements and trends in the education workforce. Offering an in-depth look at licensure requirements in all 50 states and Washington, DC, the guide is a valuable resource for those seeking to improve teacher recruitment and retention strategies.

Connecticut Experiences Influx of Teacher Talent, Moves to Double Number of States With Qualified Educator Reciprocity
With protocols to maintain high talent standards developed by the Region 2 Comprehensive Center, Connecticut is expanding the channel to educators in 10 Midwestern and Southern states.
