Teaching Toolkits

Common Core Math Knowledge Pack For Elementary School Teachers

This essential math resource, designed for Grades 2 to 5, is an all-in-one guide to help students review and consolidate their math knowledge, building a strong foundation for middle school. Each section includes clear explanations of key concepts, essential formulas, effective problem-solving strategies, and sample practice problems. We hope this booklet becomes a valuable tool in your teaching journey, guiding your students to greater achievements in mathematics.

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Is there a national teacher shortage? A systematic examination of reports of teacher shortages in the United States

Teacher shortages are a critical issue in the United States, affecting student learning nationwide. Understanding these shortages remains limited due to inadequate federal and state data. Tuan D. Nguyen, Chanh B. Lam, and Paul Bruno address this gap by analyzing news reports, Department of Education data, and public information. Their findings highlight conservative estimates of at least 36,000 vacant positions and 163,000 underqualified teachers.

Funding Digital Learning by Office of Educational Technology, U.S. Department of Education

Supported by the $30.75 billion allocated through the CARES Act, the U.S. Department of Education has implemented targeted programs to bolster remote learning. These initiatives aim to enhance technological capacity and access, connectivity, and instructional expertise.

State Tutoring Efforts and Legislation Database

To accelerate the growth of high-impact tutoring opportunities for K-12 students in need and to better understand the landscape of state efforts in tutoring, this database, curated by the National Student Support Accelerator, includes an initial set of statewide tutoring initiatives and state tutoring legislation.