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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AACTE’s Holmes Program continues to grow, welcoming three new scholars for October from Indiana University Bloomington, Clark Atlanta University, and Sacred Heart University.
Most people care about the future of education — and AACTE members turn that commitment into action at the Annual Meeting.
This is your chance to help build a stronger foundation for tomorrow’s classrooms. Be among the nation’s educator preparation leaders and continue driving the change you’re passionate about at the AACTE 2025 Annual Meeting in Long Beach, CA, on February 21 – 23.
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, it’s essential to highlight the significance of amplifying Hispanic and Latin voices within educator preparation programs (EPPs). This celebration goes beyond cultural acknowledgment; it is about fostering a richer, more inclusive educational landscape.
According to 2020 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, one in every four children in the United States identifies as Hispanic or Latino. As this data continues to change, resources for educators to be inclusive of Hispanic or Latino identities are pertinent to utilize and implement into their work.
As the education landscape continues to evolve, the importance of robust leadership in state affiliates and leaders cannot be overstated. The Fall 2024 Virtual State Leaders Institute (SLI) on November 15, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET, is an essential opportunity for both current and emerging leaders within AACTE state affiliates. The following are four reasons to attend:
As Lynn M. Gangone, Ed.D., CAE, prepares to retire from her role as president and CEO of AACTE, it is an opportune moment to reflect on her impactful leadership from 2017 to 2024. As she leaves AACTE in her eighth year of service, Gangone has not only navigated significant changes in the landscape of educator preparation but has also laid a solid foundation for the future of AACTE and its commitment to revolutionizing education for all learners.
Navigating Change in Teacher Preparation
Gangone’s tenure coincided with pivotal shifts in education preparation program accreditors and the growth of non-higher education alternative preparation programs. Under her guidance, AACTE adeptly adapted to these challenges, ensuring that comprehensive educator preparation programs maintained their relevance while embracing innovative pathways to educator preparation. Her foresight in recognizing these trends allowed the association to remain a leading voice in representing colleges of education and their educator preparation programs, shaping the future of innovative educator preparation.
AACTE’s Holmes Program continues to grow, onboarding a new scholar to kick off the fall semester. Please join AACTE in welcoming Anqi Fan, from the University of Louisville.
As the AACTE 2025 Annual Meeting approaches, AACTE is pleased to present an overview of recommended accommodations in Long Beach, CA, where you can save at the group rate.
The deadline for submissions for the AACTE Awards Program has been extended to September 30.
This extension provides AACTE members with an additional two weeks to submit nominations that recognize outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of educator preparation. These awards are a distinguished opportunity to celebrate exceptional programs, innovative practices, and visionary leaders within the education community.
The Journal of Teacher Education (JTE), AACTE’s flagship publication, is seeking manuscripts by December 1, 2024, to be submitted online for the journal’s 75th anniversary — with a special issue focusing on issues related to teacher education for pre- and in-service teachers.
Manuscripts submitted for consideration should be research/empirical reports and analyses or conceptual essays.
“Without question, time in the field helps teacher candidates traverse the theory-practice divide. Teacher residency programs are advanced forms of field-based learning or clinical preparation for beginning teachers,” Co-editor Valerie Hill-Jackson, Ed.D., said in the Call for Manuscripts.
