https://www.edweek.org/certification-licensing Certification & Licensing en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:43:03 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/rising-demand-for-career-education-prompts-college-board-to-expand-its-footprint/2026/01 The organization is investing in the teacher pipeline for career and technical education. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:43:03 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/rising-demand-for-career-education-prompts-college-board-to-expand-its-footprint/2026/01 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/inside-one-states-bold-plan-to-keep-special-education-teachers/2025/12 Pennsylvania's training and mentoring program works to retain teachers serving students with disabilities. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:31:31 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/inside-one-states-bold-plan-to-keep-special-education-teachers/2025/12 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/how-one-state-is-leading-the-way-for-english-learners-with-disabilities/2025/10 Advocates hope Texas can set an example with a forthcoming bilingual special education certificate. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:07:45 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/how-one-state-is-leading-the-way-for-english-learners-with-disabilities/2025/10 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/how-uncertified-teachers-went-from-a-stopgap-to-an-escalating-crisis/2025/10 Using uncertified teachers to fill shortages may further destabilize the educator pipeline. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:38:05 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/how-uncertified-teachers-went-from-a-stopgap-to-an-escalating-crisis/2025/10 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/these-maps-reveal-gaps-in-special-education-english-learner-teacher-supply/2025/09 Long-term teacher shortages for these growing populations demand new solutions to rebuild pipelines. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:57:05 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/these-maps-reveal-gaps-in-special-education-english-learner-teacher-supply/2025/09 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-a-new-test-for-some-would-be-teachers-might-just-be-a-political-move/2025/09 The goal of an assessment shouldn't be performative politics. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-a-new-test-for-some-would-be-teachers-might-just-be-a-political-move/2025/09 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/free-speech-lines-blur-for-teachers-in-wake-of-charlie-kirks-killing/2025/09 Fallout from teacher reactions to the activist's death led some state officials to threaten to revoke educators' licenses. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:07:09 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/free-speech-lines-blur-for-teachers-in-wake-of-charlie-kirks-killing/2025/09 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/what-happened-when-states-dropped-teacher-licensing-requirements/2025/08 New research into that period offers clues about what more permanent changes to licensure requirements could effect. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:30:13 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/what-happened-when-states-dropped-teacher-licensing-requirements/2025/08 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/want-to-teach-in-oklahoma-you-may-have-to-prove-youre-not-woke/2025/07 The state is partnering with PragerU to develop an assessment for incoming educators. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 22:19:18 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/want-to-teach-in-oklahoma-you-may-have-to-prove-youre-not-woke/2025/07 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/schools-cant-find-enough-teachers-a-new-federal-center-aims-to-help/2024/10 The U.S. Department of Education's research agency has launched a new center focused on improving teacher staffing and retention. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:22:31 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/schools-cant-find-enough-teachers-a-new-federal-center-aims-to-help/2024/10 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/why-teachers-of-english-learners-with-disabilities-need-specialized-training/2024/06 An expert discusses what comprehensive training works best for teachers working with students who are English learners with disabilities. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:29:52 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/why-teachers-of-english-learners-with-disabilities-need-specialized-training/2024/06 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/superintendent-vacancies-are-high-is-loosening-requirements-a-good-idea/2024/04 Wisconsin's governor, a former educator, vetoed a bill that would have waived licensure requirements for district leaders. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:31:24 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/superintendent-vacancies-are-high-is-loosening-requirements-a-good-idea/2024/04 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/what-will-it-take-to-align-teacher-prep-to-the-science-of-reading-california-offers-clues/2024/01 The Golden State is revamping credentials for teaching reading. But some advocates worry it won't go far enough. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:17:16 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/what-will-it-take-to-align-teacher-prep-to-the-science-of-reading-california-offers-clues/2024/01 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/most-licensure-tests-are-weak-measures-of-teachers-science-of-reading-knowledge/2023/11 Fewer than half of states use a strong test, according to a new analysis from the National Council on Teacher Quality. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:02:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/most-licensure-tests-are-weak-measures-of-teachers-science-of-reading-knowledge/2023/11 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/teachers-from-online-only-prep-programs-hinder-student-achievement-report-finds They are also 2.5 times more likely to leave the profession than other teachers. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 21:27:46 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/teachers-from-online-only-prep-programs-hinder-student-achievement-report-finds https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/the-interstate-teacher-mobility-compact-is-now-in-effect-heres-what-that-means/2023/07 The agreement to remove licensing red tape when moving to another state is now live with 10 states on board. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 21:18:05 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/the-interstate-teacher-mobility-compact-is-now-in-effect-heres-what-that-means/2023/07 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/it-could-get-a-whole-lot-easier-to-teach-in-a-different-state/2023/03 The Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact would grant full licensing reciprocity to incoming teachers who move to a participating state. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:54:02 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/it-could-get-a-whole-lot-easier-to-teach-in-a-different-state/2023/03 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/states-are-making-it-easier-to-become-substitute-teachers/2023/02 But some question whether that's a good idea. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 21:09:02 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/states-are-making-it-easier-to-become-substitute-teachers/2023/02 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/districts-are-spending-more-per-student-heres-how-to-make-sure-all-of-them-benefit/2022/11 New studies suggest ways education leaders can make budgets bigger and more equitable. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 23:06:01 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/districts-are-spending-more-per-student-heres-how-to-make-sure-all-of-them-benefit/2022/11 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/with-their-licenses-in-jeopardy-florida-teachers-unsure-how-the-dont-say-gay-law-will-be-applied/2022/10 A new rule could strip teachers of their licenses if they run afoul of the law. Teachers want to know what that entails. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:12:50 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/with-their-licenses-in-jeopardy-florida-teachers-unsure-how-the-dont-say-gay-law-will-be-applied/2022/10 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/states-are-desperate-for-special-ed-teachers-but-they-cant-cut-corners-to-get-them/2022/10 The Education Department warns states not to lower standards, even as districts frantically search for skilled special educators. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:32:41 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/states-are-desperate-for-special-ed-teachers-but-they-cant-cut-corners-to-get-them/2022/10 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/5-strategies-states-are-using-to-fill-teacher-shortages/2022/10 After months of scrambling, states have settled on a handful of practices. But experts say some could weaken the quality of teaching. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 20:36:37 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/5-strategies-states-are-using-to-fill-teacher-shortages/2022/10 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/florida-teachers-could-lose-their-licenses-under-new-rule-tied-to-dont-say-gay-law/2022/10 A proposed rule could strip teachers' licenses if they teach about gender identity or sexuality to K-3 students. Fri, 14 Oct 2022 21:05:59 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/florida-teachers-could-lose-their-licenses-under-new-rule-tied-to-dont-say-gay-law/2022/10 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/a-teacher-at-50-inside-the-struggle-to-rebuild-americas-black-teaching-workforce/2022/10 A suburban Chicago school district was desperate to hire more teachers of color and root out racism. Enter DarLisa Himrod. Tue, 11 Oct 2022 21:32:24 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/a-teacher-at-50-inside-the-struggle-to-rebuild-americas-black-teaching-workforce/2022/10 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/states-crack-open-the-door-to-teachers-without-college-degrees/2022/08 Citing vacancies, Florida now permits military veterans without a degree to teach, and Arizona will allow educators still in college. Tue, 02 Aug 2022 21:01:46 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/states-crack-open-the-door-to-teachers-without-college-degrees/2022/08 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/tackling-the-school-staffing-crisis Modifying schedules, expanding the use of contractors and emergency certified teachers, and other tactics schools are trying. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:28:28 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/tackling-the-school-staffing-crisis https://www.edweek.org/leadership/emergency-certified-teachers-are-they-a-viable-solution-to-shortages/2022/06 Emergency teachers are in bigger demand than ever. Can states and districts make smarter use of them? Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:28:06 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/emergency-certified-teachers-are-they-a-viable-solution-to-shortages/2022/06 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/states-relax-teacher-certification-rules-to-combat-shortages/2022/06 Faced with an uneven supply of teaching talent, states are lowering the bar on some licensing hoops. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:59:15 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/states-relax-teacher-certification-rules-to-combat-shortages/2022/06 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/alternative-certification-programs-are-booming-but-candidates-arent-finishing/2022/06 These non-university-based programs enroll more teachers of color and tend to be cheaper, but quality control remains a concern. Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:40:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/alternative-certification-programs-are-booming-but-candidates-arent-finishing/2022/06 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/brown-v-board-decimated-the-black-educator-pipeline-a-scholar-explains-how/2022/05 A new book digs into a lesser-known and negative consequence of one of the nation's most significant civil rights milestones. Mon, 16 May 2022 21:14:29 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/brown-v-board-decimated-the-black-educator-pipeline-a-scholar-explains-how/2022/05