Improving Teacher and School Leader Quality in High-Need Schools.
This act enhances funding for partnership grants aimed at improving the quality, recruitment, and retention of teachers and school leaders, particularly in high-need schools. It establishes paid residency programs for future educators and leaders who commit to serving in challenging schools for at least three years. The goal is to ensure students in the most underserved communities have access to highly competent and profession-ready educators.
Key points
Creates paid residency programs (stipend or salary) for teacher and school leader candidates, requiring a 3-year service commitment in high-need schools.
Strengthens accountability for educator preparation programs, focusing on graduate quality, retention rates, and the hiring of diverse candidates.
Funds the development of 'Teacher Leaders' who take on formal leadership roles (e.g., coaching, curriculum) while remaining classroom instructors.
Requires states to identify and provide assistance to low-performing teacher and school leader preparation programs, with potential loss of federal funding.
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