What do state policymakers need to know about education challenges and solutions as they gear up for 2025 legislative sessions? Join LPI’s 4-part webinar series in December! #EdPolicy ECS | Education Commission of the States NASBE @NCSLorg2025 Register at: learningpolicyinstitute.org/event/webinar-…

It’s National Apprenticeship Week! Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) are essential partners when developing Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (RTAPs). Learn more about the role of EPPs in this resource from AIR and AACTE. air.org/resource/repor…

This Thanksgiving, we're filled with gratitude for those who dedicate themselves to elevating teachers and the teaching profession. Your hard work and passion make a lasting impact. From our community to yours, we wish you a joyful, restful, and safe holiday.

Congratulations to the 2025 State Teachers of the Year! Visit ntoy.ccsso.org to learn who is representing your state! #NTOY25

We asked our experts to share the readings they hope to explore over the holidays to help them recharge, gain new insights, and gear up for another year of impactful work. We hope these recommendations help you recharge and refocus for the year ahead. linkedin.com/pulse/2024-hol…

Wishing you a merry & bright #Christmas! #MerryChristmas

To everyone marking the start of Hanukkah tonight: We hope the holiday brings light and celebration. Happy Hanukkah! #Hanukkah #HappyHanukkah

A message from our director, Lisa Lachlan. A thoughtful look back on 2024 to guide as we move forward into 2025. linkedin.com/pulse/reflecti…

What an awesome resource from our friends at the Ceedar Center!

It’s National Apprenticeship Day 2025! 🎉 Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (RTAPs) nationwide are preparing future teachers through innovative, “earn-while-you-learn” pathways! To learn more, check out the CEEDAR Center’s RTAP resources ➡️ ceedar.education.ufl.edu/teacher-appren…

Supporting educators goes beyond professional development—it means prioritizing their well-being. On #TeacherAppreciationDay, learn how GTL Center and Experience Management Institute worked with OH Dept of Ed and Workforce to create resources for educator wellness: ohiohcrc.org/well-being

This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, let’s highlight the importance of supporting new educators. Find out more about the work the GTL Center has been doing with the Georgia Department of Education to enhance induction programs for special education teachers. air.org/project/coachi…

Solving special educator shortages starts with strong training programs! Minnesota State University-Mankato and four intermediate school districts created the ITRAC RTAP to prepare special educators. Watch the video to learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=GUU9Ip…

Missed the NewTeacherCenter webinar on mentoring and strategic staffing models? The GTL Center’s Dena Slanda shared how to tap into special educators’ expertise to better support new teachers. Watch the recording: newteachercenter.org/resources/rede…

Join the SPARC Center on June 26 at 3pm ET for a webinar on Using State Longitudinal Data Systems to Study Special Education Teachers. Register now: sparccenter.org/events/registe…

The June 2025 AIR newsletter is out! This month’s highlights include: - New tools to improve school environments - Strategies to expand rural health care access - Support for STEM students’ career readiness And more! Read the full newsletter: icont.ac/513Sf

AIR’s 2024 report on IL’s teacher evaluations was cited in Chalkbeat! Our research helped inform SB0028, which moves away from using test scores as the main metric in educator evaluations. chalkbeat.org/chicago/2025/0…

The Ceedar Center has a wealth of resources on registered teacher apprenticeships on its RTAP Resource Hub. Learn about building effective teaching apprenticeships, the RTAP database, and more: ceedar.education.ufl.edu/teacher-appren…

Voting is open for #SXSWEDU! Support AIR’s panel on how AI and economic shifts are impacting youth opportunity. Vote in the #PanelPicker to bring this critical conversation to the stage: 🔗 participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw… #AIinWorkforce #YouthDevelopment

AIR’s Rachel Cook received the Rising Star Award at the NAWRS Workshop! For nearly 20 years, she’s helped communities improve outcomes through research in workforce, child welfare and education. 🌟🏆 📷: Senior Researcher Rachel Cook (r), with NAWRS President-Elect Maggie Renno