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A research brief that responds to a widely covered critique claiming educational research has become disconnected from classroom realities. Using an analysis of AERA conference programs across two distinct eras, the paper argues that, contrary to the critique, research addressing teacher-identified concerns has largely increased over time, not decreased.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.