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Texas Law Targets Education Emergency of Uncertified Teachers in the Classroom

Texas is tackling a growing teacher shortage by limiting how many uncertified educators can lead classrooms. Under House Bill 2, signed into law earlier this summer, districts must steadily reduce their reliance on unlicensed teachers until only 5% remain by 2029. The move reflects a broader push to treat teaching as a true profession, with rigorous preparation, continuous learning and clear career pathways comparable to fields like medicine or law.

'Want More? Do More!' is a new, online EPP for teachers who need a license and want to better their craft

North Carolina has approved a new educator preparation program designed to help aspiring teachers build classroom skills while earning licensure. The “Want More? Do More!” Teacher Readiness Program, founded by leaders of Henderson Collegiate, offers a practice-based model where residents apply what they learn directly in their classrooms. The program includes coursework aligned to state standards, ongoing coaching and competency-based assessments, with the goal of preparing teachers more effectively and quickly than traditional pathways.

One word, meaningful impact: Creating classroom culture through collective dialogue

A simple shift in teacher language, replacing “Tell me” with “Tell us”, can transform how students experience classroom learning. By signaling that student contributions matter to the whole group rather than just the teacher, this change helps build community, elevate diverse voices and foster collective responsibility for learning. Educators who have adopted the practice report greater student engagement and stronger peer-to-peer dialogue, showing how small, intentional moves can create a more inclusive and collaborative classroom culture.

Bronx Charter Schools Shine with Relay Graduate School Partnership and Visit from U.S. Education Secretary

In the Bronx, two charter schools are making news in distinct ways. Bronx Charter School for the Arts is partnering with Relay Graduate School of Education to strengthen teacher retention. School leaders credit the program with boosting teacher satisfaction and student achievement. At the same time, Vertex Partnership Academies recently hosted U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, who underscored the administration’s support for school choice during her visit.

Bronx Charter School for the Arts partners with national program to improve teacher retention

Bronx Charter School for the Arts is working to strengthen teacher retention and student achievement through a partnership with Relay Graduate School of Education. Teachers participating in Relay’s coursework report gains in social-emotional learning, culturally responsive pedagogy and classroom practice, while school leaders point to improvements in student engagement and grades. Executive director Kathy Ortiz says the program has helped teachers feel more supported and effective, which in turn has translated into stronger outcomes for students.