https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/colleges-of-education Colleges of Education en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/what-teacher-education-should-look-like-in-the-age-of-ai Explore the current trends around the use of AI in teacher preparation and continuing education with data from the EdWeek Research Center. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/what-teacher-education-should-look-like-in-the-age-of-ai https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-should-ai-shape-teacher-education/2026/08 The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education outlines a framework for the future. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:39:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-should-ai-shape-teacher-education/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/more-teacher-preparation-programs-follow-the-science-of-reading-but-some-still-lag/2026/06 Roughly half of programs reviewed train teachers in the skills needed to teach reading effectively. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/more-teacher-preparation-programs-follow-the-science-of-reading-but-some-still-lag/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-some-claim-ed-schools-are-woke-are-they/2026/04 Researchers tested claims by Christopher Rufo, a leader of the anti-critical race theory movement. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:36:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-some-claim-ed-schools-are-woke-are-they/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/education-groups-push-2-5-billion-plan-to-rebuild-teacher-preparation/2026/02 Teachers' colleges lead push to 'rebuild' after years of disruption and falling enrollment. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:33:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/education-groups-push-2-5-billion-plan-to-rebuild-teacher-preparation/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ed-dept-cuts-grants-that-were-helping-college-students-become-teachers/2025/11 Ten universities collectively lost more than $20 million for efforts to diversify the teacher workforce. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:09:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ed-dept-cuts-grants-that-were-helping-college-students-become-teachers/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ed-colleges-are-granting-fewer-degrees-potentially-affecting-the-teacher-pipeline/2025/10 New national data show fewer, but more diverse, teachers earning education degrees. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:59:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ed-colleges-are-granting-fewer-degrees-potentially-affecting-the-teacher-pipeline/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/is-math-teacher-prep-not-teaching-enough-of-the-basics/2025/04 A report says the programs should provide future teachers more training number sense, algebraic reasoning, and other foundations. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/is-math-teacher-prep-not-teaching-enough-of-the-basics/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/some-teacher-prep-programs-will-prioritize-foundational-math-skills-what-it-looks-like/2024/12 Math knowledge is cumulative, experts say—and mastery of early skills is critical. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 22:01:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/some-teacher-prep-programs-will-prioritize-foundational-math-skills-what-it-looks-like/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-this-teacher-prep-program-and-district-aligned-on-the-science-of-reading/2024/11 In Tennessee, a small network of schools and universities are aligning future teachers' coursework with evidence-based literacy practices. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:24:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-this-teacher-prep-program-and-district-aligned-on-the-science-of-reading/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-ed-schools-face-a-choice-reform-or-fade-away/2024/10 If schools of education are to be revitalized, it will likely be red states leading the way, an education professor argues. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 21:03:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-ed-schools-face-a-choice-reform-or-fade-away/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/should-working-with-families-be-a-core-skill-for-teachers/2024/04 Just half of educator preparation programs offer a course on parent and family engagement. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/should-working-with-families-be-a-core-skill-for-teachers/2024/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/few-teachers-learn-about-science-of-reading-in-their-prep-programs-some-colleges-are-working-on-that/2024/02 As states and districts mandate evidence-based literacy practices, the burden of training in this approach falls primarily on teachers. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:17:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/few-teachers-learn-about-science-of-reading-in-their-prep-programs-some-colleges-are-working-on-that/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teacher-preparation-explained-alternative-routes-enrollment-trends-and-more/2024/01 Learn about teacher preparation in the United States, including how new apprenticeships work and how the pipeline has recently narrowed. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:18:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teacher-preparation-explained-alternative-routes-enrollment-trends-and-more/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/math-teachers-and-math-ed-professors-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-best-practices/2023/10 Two EdWeek Research Center surveys reveal a disconnect between math education theory and the methods teachers actually use. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 21:09:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/math-teachers-and-math-ed-professors-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-best-practices/2023/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/do-future-teachers-have-math-anxiety-their-university-instructors-think-so/2023/09 Professors are split on how prepared they believe future teachers are for college-level math. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 20:03:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/do-future-teachers-have-math-anxiety-their-university-instructors-think-so/2023/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/universities-are-teaching-competing-math-philosophies-to-future-teachers-why-that-matters/2023/09 Survey data reveal deep tensions about the value of explicit teaching, the importance of fluency, and ability grouping in math. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 21:06:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/universities-are-teaching-competing-math-philosophies-to-future-teachers-why-that-matters/2023/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/solving-the-mismatch-between-teaching-programs-supply-and-what-districts-need/2023/09 A new tool could help teaching programs better align candidates' specialties with local districts' vacancies. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 21:02:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/solving-the-mismatch-between-teaching-programs-supply-and-what-districts-need/2023/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/preparing-math-teachers-whats-in-the-coursework/2023/09 New EdWeek survey data suggest a mix of methods and the use of textbooks over empirical research. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 22:06:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/preparing-math-teachers-whats-in-the-coursework/2023/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-college-to-dissolve-lucy-calkins-reading-and-writing-project/2023/09 The consulting group, founded by the popular and controversial literacy icon Lucy Calkins, will soon be shutting its doors. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:25:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-college-to-dissolve-lucy-calkins-reading-and-writing-project/2023/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-teacher-preparation-enrollment-looks-like-in-charts/2023/08 Enrollment dropped precipitously for a decade but is beginning to flatten out—and in some states, rebound. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:07:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-teacher-preparation-enrollment-looks-like-in-charts/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-support-male-school-leaders-of-color-6-tips-from-a-district-university-partnership/2023/06 Chicago schools and National Louis University are working to increase school leaders who are Black and Latino men. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:58:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-support-male-school-leaders-of-color-6-tips-from-a-district-university-partnership/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teaching-programs-fall-short-on-reading-instruction-review-claims/2023/06 At least on paper, many programs don't give enough attention to core components. Some also include flawed methods. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teaching-programs-fall-short-on-reading-instruction-review-claims/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/online-training-program-to-boost-number-of-principals-of-color-expands/2023/05 A New York City education college is the latest to join an online principal training program for educators of color and equity-minded leaders. Wed, 24 May 2023 23:06:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/online-training-program-to-boost-number-of-principals-of-color-expands/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teacher-prep-programs-miss-chances-to-build-teachers-content-knowledge-report-says/2023/02 Teaching programs should guide candidates to courses that give them broad knowledge in science and social studies, as well as reading and math. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:01:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teacher-prep-programs-miss-chances-to-build-teachers-content-knowledge-report-says/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-new-program-will-train-teachers-to-teach-climate-change-without-the-doom-and-gloom/2022/12 Climate change is a subject experts say goes beyond science class, and one that should be woven through subjects and grade levels. Thu, 29 Dec 2022 05:01:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-new-program-will-train-teachers-to-teach-climate-change-without-the-doom-and-gloom/2022/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-11-critical-issues-facing-educators-in-2023/2022/12 From health and safety to labor shortages, the coming year is rife with challenges for school leaders and teachers. Sun, 04 Dec 2022 11:49:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-11-critical-issues-facing-educators-in-2023/2022/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/apprenticeships-are-the-new-frontier-of-teacher-preparation-heres-how-they-work/2022/10 States are using federal labor funding to support the hands-on approach to teacher training and remove cost barriers for would-be teachers. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:27:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/apprenticeships-are-the-new-frontier-of-teacher-preparation-heres-how-they-work/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/as-charter-schools-rise-teacher-prep-enrollment-falls-why/2022/10 The finding—among the first to look at how charters impact the teacher pipeline—has fueled debate. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 19:20:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/as-charter-schools-rise-teacher-prep-enrollment-falls-why/2022/10