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14 Nov2024


REASONS TO VOTE ON AACTE’S PROPOSED BYLAW AMENDMENTS 

By AACTE

Voting on AACTE’s proposed bylaw amendments is open now through November 22.
These changes, recommended by the AACTE Board of Directors’ Task Force, aim to
enhance the Association’s governance structure to better serve its mission in
today’s rapidly changing educational environment. 

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14 Nov2024


AACTE UNVEILS NEW, REFRESHED WEBSITE

By AACTE

To continue to strengthen the voice of the education community, AACTE has
launched an enhanced website — a promise to continue to ask what is possible,
break new ground, and keep you informed on the latest developments in educator
preparation. The updated site expands resources, enhances user experience, and
encourages collaboration among AACTE members, policymakers, and the greater
education community. 

The website is the next phase of AACTE’s refreshed brand identity, which
includes a new modern logo, unveiled in February, that signifies a journey
towards what’s possible for the Association, educator preparation, and each
student and educator in the classroom. The logo also includes an inspiring
tagline that embodies AACTE’s commitment to educate, advocate, and innovate.  

Next week, AACTE’s Ed Prep Matters blog, which has offered members Association
news, current events, and insights on U.S. educator preparation, will also
undergo a significant refresh. Ed Prep Matters will transition to multimedia
news site with increased functionality and easier navigation for those wishing
to dive deeper into educator preparation content. 

To learn more about AACTE and our mission, please visit aacte.org.

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13 Nov2024


THE SCIENCE OF READING AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE INSTRUCTION
IN MISSOURI EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS

By Shea Kerkhoff and Katherine O'Daniels

AACTE members Katherine O’Daniels, Ph.D., and Shea Kerkhoff, Ph.D., conducted
survey research on the teaching of reading in educator preparation programs
(EPPs) in Missouri. The survey investigated the reading curricular topics and
instructional practices specifically in initial teacher certification programs.
The survey items were created to reflect the reading competencies outlined in
the Missouri Standards for the Preparation of Educators and the International
Literacy Standards for the Preparation of Literacy Professionals. The survey was
taken by personnel working in Missouri who teach courses related to literacy
preparation of early childhood and elementary teachers and represent 93%
of Missouri EPPs. 

The results indicate that Missouri EPPs attend to building evidence-based
knowledge and practices aligned with the Science of Reading. The quantitative
data identified foundational knowledge related to phonological awareness,
phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Although it appears that additional focus
needs to be given to evidence-based practices for teaching vocabulary, by and
large the perception is that teacher candidates are leaving with knowledge and
instructional experiences related to the five pillars and their interactive
nature.

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13 Nov2024


HOW CAN ELECTION RESULTS IMPACT STATE EDUCATION POLICY?

By AACTE

You may be wondering how the recent election results will affect your state
government and how to prepare for the changes ahead. Get answers to your
questions at AACTE’s Fall 2024 Virtual State Leaders Institute on November 15
during the plenary session.

Election Analysis: Implications for Educator Preparation

Michelle Exstrom, the longstanding director of NCSL’s education program, will
provide an exclusive analysis on how election results are likely to impact
education policymaking in the states, including legislatures, governor’s
offices, and state school superintendent races.

In addition, AACTE’s Jacqueline King, Ph.D., will update you on how the election
is likely to impact federal policy regarding educator preparation.

View the agenda and register today.

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12 Nov2024


NEW PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE AND EDUCATION TO EXPAND SNAP
AWARENESS AND ACCESS

By U.S. Department of Education

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the
U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) announced the
signing of a joint agreement to strengthen college student access to the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. This agreement
aims to increase awareness of SNAP among college students, as new data shows
millions of eligible students are falling through the cracks. A recent
Government Accountability Office report revealed that 67% of the 3.3 million
college students potentially eligible for SNAP reported not receiving benefits. 

“We’re committed to making SNAP more accessible and easier to understand for
low-income college students,” said USDA Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services
Deputy Under Secretary Cindy Long. “Many of today’s college students are
balancing jobs and family responsibilities. Access to SNAP ensures that eligible
students can focus on their education, mental health, and overall well-being,
rather than making difficult choices between groceries, textbooks, or other
essentials.” 

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12 Nov2024


IN ARKANSAS: SIX ORGANIZATIONS SELECTED FOR COHORT TO IMPROVE EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION 

By Kimberly Mundell

The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) announced the six organizations
selected for the third early childhood local leads cohort. With this third
cohort, all 75 counties are now represented by 26 organizations focused on
creating a comprehensive, localized plan to ensure children and families can
access high-quality early childhood education programs in their communities. 

In addition to creating a localized plan, the local leads are aligning the local
plans to the state’s vision for early childhood education, as defined by the
LEARNS Act. The LEARNS Act transferred the Office of Early Childhood to ADE in
an effort to improve access to quality early childhood education programs and
expand and improve the education system to include birth to post- secondary
education.  

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07 Nov2024


AACTE BYLAW VOTING NOW OPEN

By AACTE

Voting for AACTE’s proposed bylaw changes opened November 6. 

In early 2023, the AACTE Board of Directors established a task force, comprising
current and former board members, to examine best practices in association
governance. This initiative sought to evaluate how AACTE’s governance system
could best support the Association’s mission and its members in a rapidly
evolving educational landscape. After extensive research and deliberation, the
task force has recommended changes to the board composition that now awaits a
vote by AACTE’s members. 

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04 Nov2024


NEW DATA POINT ON CHANGES IN PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS’ CERTIFICATION TYPE 

By Institute of Education Sciences

A new NCES Data Point report, Changes in Public School Teachers’ Certification
Type, examines the prevalence of public school teachers who did not hold a
teaching certificate or held only provisional or emergency teaching certificates
in the state where they were teaching, as opposed to regular, standard,
advanced, or probationary certificates. It looks at the prevalence over time, by
selected teacher and school characteristics, and by state. 

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04 Nov2024


REPORT: A FIRST LOOK AT TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM RESPONSES TO AI 

By AACTE

AACTE recently partnered with the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE)
to identify members with responsibility over teacher education and to encourage
those members to participate in surveys and interviews about how teacher
preparation programs are currently integrating artificial intelligence  (AI)
into their curricula and instruction.  

The final report offers early insights into how schools of education are
thinking about AI and offers recommendations for key stakeholders to accelerate
AI integration and instruction within teacher preparation.  

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04 Nov2024


SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAMS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION: CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN
RESEARCH 

By Kurt Sudbrink

Are you a dean of a college of education who leads a senior leadership team
(SLT)? Have you ever wondered how to structure and lead this SLT to work
collaboratively to achieve college-wide priorities?    

Research in SLTs demonstrates that they can improve organizational performance
and decision-making when structured and led effectively. However, there is not
much research on SLTs in higher education, especially at the college level. That
is why as a doctoral graduate student at Frostburg State University, I am
exploring this topic for my dissertation. I have been the assistant dean for
Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Maryland College of
Education for the past nine years. I have seen first-hand how SLTs have worked
collaboratively to achieve remarkable results for their colleges. I have also
observed SLTs struggle to find a purpose and to work as a team. 

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04 Nov2024


PRESIDENT SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER SUPPORTING HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS AND
AWARDS NEARLY $19 MILLION TO HSIS IN NEW GRANTS 

By U.S. Department of Education

Secretary Cardona joined President Biden for an event celebrating Executive
Order (EO) 14214, establishing the first-ever White House Initiative on
Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through
Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) alongside close to two dozen champions for
these institutions. President Biden and Vice President Harris also announced
nearly $19 million in transformational research infrastructure investments for
five HSIs in Florida, Illinois, Texas, and Puerto Rico through the U.S.
Department of Education’s Research and Development Infrastructure Program (RDI),
which is providing a total of $49 million in funding to Historically Black
Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities
(TCCUs), and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). 

To remain the most competitive economy in the world, the nation’s most inclusive
institutions of higher education that play a central role in educating students
from diverse backgrounds must continue to lead in research and development. To
advance this goal, the RDI grant program provides funds to HBCUs, TCCUs, and
MSIs —including HSIs— to implement transformational investments in research
infrastructure, including research productivity, faculty expertise, graduate
programs, physical infrastructure, human capital development, and partnerships
leading to increases in external funding. 

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04 Nov2024


2023–24 CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT RESULTS SHOW OVERALL STUDENT PROGRESS


CONTINUED GAINS MADE BY STUDENTS ACROSS STATE; ACCELERATED PROGRESS MADE BY
SOCIOECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS AND IN MULTIPLE DISTRICTS

By California Department of Education

The California Department of Education (CDE) released assessment results that
show continued progress made by California’s K–12 students, including
accelerated progress in closing equity gaps for socioeconomically disadvantaged
students, Black/African American students, and Hispanic/Latino students.

The results include data for the California Assessment of Student Performance
and Progress (CAASPP) and the English Language Proficiency Assessments for
California (ELPAC).

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29 Oct2024


#AACTE25: KEYNOTE SPEAKERS WHO INSPIRE CHANGE AND INNOVATION

By AACTE

The AACTE 2025 Annual Meeting, taking place February 21 – 23 in Long Beach, CA,
will be a significant event for education professionals, featuring insightful
presentations, groundbreaking discussions, and networking opportunities with
thought leaders in the field.

At the Annual Meeting’s opening and closing keynote sessions, speakers Cheryl
Holcomb-McCoy, Ph.D., and Clint Smith, Ph.D., respectively, will engage the
audience with their experiences, vision, and passion that will set the stage for
transformative dialogue.

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28 Oct2024


IN PENNSYLVANIA: MORE THAN $5 MILLION AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOLS TO INCREASE STEM AND
COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAMMING 

By Erin James

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced the availability
of PAsmart Advancing Grants to expand access to computer science and science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for learners across the
commonwealth. 

“STEM and computer science skills prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow, no
matter what zip code they come from or where they plan to live in the
future,” said Education Secretary Khalid Mumin. “Pennsylvania’s future depends
on the development of a highly skilled workforce able to compete in the global
economy. Equitable access to STEM and computer science programs gives students
the skills they need to chart their own course and succeed.” 

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28 Oct2024


BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION RELEASES PROPOSED RULES TO AUTHORIZE DEBT RELIEF TO
NEARLY EIGHT MILLION BORROWERS EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP 

By U.S. Department of Education

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the next step in its
ongoing efforts to provide student debt relief — a set of proposed rules that,
if finalized, would authorize loan forgiveness for approximately 8 million
borrowers experiencing hardship. If these rules are finalized as proposed, the
Secretary of Education could waive up to the entire outstanding balance of a
student loan when the Department determines a hardship is likely to impair the
borrower’s ability to fully repay the loan or render the costs of continued
collection of the loan unjustified. 

“For far too long, our broken student loan system has made it too hard for
borrowers experiencing heartbreaking and financially devastating hardships to
access relief, and it’s not right,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel
Cardona. “The rules proposed by the Biden-Harris Administration today would
provide hope to millions of struggling Americans whose challenges may make them
eligible for student debt relief. President Biden, Vice President Harris, and I
will not stop fighting to deliver student debt relief and create a fairer, more
just, and more affordable student loan system for all borrowers.”  

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