Great teachers change lives. NCTQ improves educational outcomes for millions of children by engaging with states, school districts, and teacher preparation programs to strengthen and diversify the teacher workforce.
Practice makes progress: New evidence that simulated practice transfers to real classrooms
September 24, 2026
Ron Noble
Explore District Policy Pathfinder
District Policy Pathfinder showcases teacher policies from more than 100 school districts across the country, including the largest in each state, and offers evidence-based answers to districts’ toughest human capital management questions.
NCTQ publishes cutting-edge research and reports on teaching and learning. We aim to catalyze states, districts, and teacher prep programs to implement evidence-based changes that strengthen and diversify the teacher workforce.
NCTQ reviews elementary teacher preparation programs against research-based standards proven to have the greatest impact on teacher effectiveness and student learning outcomes. Learn what is working and what isn’t.
Compare states’ teacher policies, laws, and regulations. View national trends and determine whether they align to the policies that show the most promise in strengthening teacher quality
