Category: Research/Policy

AACTE Awards State Support Grant to New Jersey and Georgia Affiliates

AACTE has announced the recipients of its State Affiliate Support Awards, selecting the Georgia Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (GACTE) and the New Jersey Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (NJACTE) for this year’s competitive grants. The annual award provides up to $7,500 to state affiliate organizations or regional groups to strengthen educator preparation […]

When Educator Preparation Is Collaborative, Outcomes Change

[This month’s blog comes to us from 240 Tutoring, a sponsor of our 2026 Day of Assessment Conference.] The most successful educator preparation programs don’t work in isolation. They build ecosystems where expectations are clear, support around certification test prep is structured, and accountability is shared. When preparation is collaborative, outcomes change. Confidence grows. Pass […]

When the World Feels Unsafe: What Teacher Preparation Must Prioritize Now

Each year, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) offers the Governor’s Educator of the Year program to honor the hardworking teachers and educational services professionals for their dedication to students, and to the profession. In turn, NJACTE welcomes the distinguished teacher chosen to speak at a monthly membership meeting and invites them to share their […]