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This paper explores the value of identifying early signs of distress in schools by examining leadership stability, staff management, culture, finances, and instructional programs.

Discover how Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) drive sustained instructional improvement by making teaching practice visible, embedding feedback into learning cycles, and strengthening collective expertise to boost student outcomes.

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.

A curated collection of WestEd Perspectives pieces—these thought leadership pieces offer timely, research-informed analysis and actionable recommendations for state and local policymakers, education leaders, and practitioners on the most urgent and complex issues in education and human development.

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.

This guide is for district leadership teams to use as a supplement to the Four Domains for Rapid School Improvement framework and related CALL survey. It suggests strategies and reflection questions to help guide school turnaround efforts.

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.