October is viewed by teachers as one of the hardest months of the school year, and that’s especially true for new teachers who are already juggling a myriad of priorities. From learning their school’s expectations to building student and parent relationships to planning new lessons, many beginning teachers often feel they need to burn the midnight oil to get everything done for each day. Research tells us that new teachers work more hours a week

It doesn’t have to be that way. When K–12 school districts and teacher-preparation programs build a common vision for preparing and supporting new teachers, from recruitment through the first years of teaching, everyone wins. Teacher-educators are better equipped to align preparation experiences, including coursework and practice opportunities, with district and school needs. Novice teachers are more confident and successful when they’ve received comprehensive preparation and support, and 2–3 times more likely to stay in the profession. And most importantly, all students receive more rigorous, inclusive, grade-level learning experiences, regardless of whether they’re in the classroom of a novice or experienced teacher. 

Join us on October 22, from 3–4:30 p.m. ET, for a conversation with two university-district partnerships to uncover the details of how they’re working to foster stronger teacher pipelines and, as a result, better-prepared novice teachers who are more likely to stay in the profession.