The official account of the AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education) - promoting news and insights on educator preparation.

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Former U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Ed.D., shared lessons on leadership and expanding access to teaching in AACTE’s inaugural Leadership Speaker Series. Read more and watch the full conversation on demand. #EdPrep #AACTEevents #Leadership
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Today’s the day! Nominations for the 2027 AACTE Awards, including the Outstanding Partnership, Advocacy, and Collaboration (OPAC) Award close today. This is your last chance to nominate your institution. Nominate now: aacte.org/events/annual-meet… #AACTE2027 #EdPrep #AACTEAwards
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Join #AACTE and The Wallace Foundation (@WallaceFdn) on October 20, 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET, for insights on professional learning for principals with Jason A. Grissom, Ph.D. Register: tinyurl.com/4aumn637 #AACTE #SchoolLeadership
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AACTE partnered with @NCTResidencies and @deansforimpact for Impact on a national survey of how canceled federal grants affect educator preparation and future teachers. Hear more the findings today! tinyurl.com/yc7m29px
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Today at 1:00 p.m. ET, former U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona joins AACTE President and CEO Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy to launch the new AACTE Leadership Speaker Series.
Co-sponsored by AACTE’s Diversified Teacher Workforce Topical Action Group, join #AACTE for a conversation with President & CEO Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, Ph.D., and former U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Ed.D. Register: tinyurl.com/mwwj7vre #AACTE #EdPrep
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Co-sponsored by AACTE’s Diversified Teacher Workforce Topical Action Group, join #AACTE for a conversation with President & CEO Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, Ph.D., and former U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Ed.D. Register: tinyurl.com/mwwj7vre #AACTE #EdPrep
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Nominations are still open for the 2027 Outstanding Partnership, Advocacy, and Collaboration (OPAC) Award! Nominations close Friday, October 9. Learn more and nominate now: aacte.org/events/annual-meet… #AACTE2027 #EdPrep #AACTEAwards
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Colleges of education are invited to host events on National Be A Teacher Day, October 8, with a free toolkit offering ideas for the event and how to connect with prospective students. Read more. tinyurl.com/5cc7x2fs #BeATeacher
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ISTE is proud to endorse the Quality Educator Partnership Act (QEPA). Introduced by @RepAdams and @SenJackReed, & built on @AACTE’s Call to Action, QEPA invests in recruiting, preparing & retaining quality educators. Link to learn more about the bill is in the first reply.
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The Pathways Alliance endorses the Quality Educator Partnership Act (QEPA). Introduced by @RepAdams and @SenJackReed, built on @AACTE’s Call to Action, QEPA invests in recruiting, preparing & retaining quality educators. tinyurl.com/444bnhb4. #QEPA #EducationPartnerships
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#AACTE endorses the Quality Educator Partnership Act (QEPA). Introduced by @RepAdams and @SenJackReed, built on AACTE’s Call to Action, #QEPA invests in recruiting, preparing & retaining quality educators. Learn more about what is behind the bill at tinyurl.com/444bnhb4.
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#AACTE welcomes Andre T. Moore as Chief Financial Officer and Kalim T. Rayburn, Ed.D., as Vice President of Learning Design & Program Development, each bringing 20+ years of expertise to their new roles. Read more. Meet the person behind the role! tinyurl.com/2waj27ww
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As AI transforms education, it's crucial for future teachers to harness it wisely. Check out the @AACTE's AI Framework for Educator Preparation to navigate this shift! Read more: aacte.org/report/ai-framewor… #EdTech #AIinEducation
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Recently, #CivxNow partner @AACTE released a new framework calling for university-based teacher education programs to build a comprehensive approach to preparing teachers to understand how tech can affect K-12 education. Learn more in @educationweek: bit.ly/3SYq9Ui
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A video library built by Lipscomb University is now being used by schools nationwide — and it helped earn the university a 2026 AACTE Award. Nominate your program for the next class of winners by Ocotber 9. tinyurl.com/mu8d8f4u #EdLeadership #EdPrep #AACTE27 #Tech
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Co-sponsored by AACTE’s Diversified Teacher Workforce Topical Action Group, join #AACTE for a conversation with President & CEO Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, Ph.D., and former U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Ed.D. Register: tinyurl.com/mwwj7vre #AACTE #EdPrep
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In Colorado: Student Attendance Increases; Chronic Absenteeism Declines Colorado’s chronic absenteeism rate fell to 27.5% in 2025–26, its lowest level in four years, but it still remains above its pre-pandemic rate. Read more. tinyurl.com/yc3esxje #EdPrep #IntheStates
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We are bringing more of the field together at AACTE 2027, starting with seven preconferences and learning opportunities for policymakers, new deans, researchers, leaders, and more. Read more and register today. tinyurl.com/4pt4b24m #AACTE27 #EdPrep #AACTEEvents
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