Educators Power Everything
AACTE is the leading national association dedicated to preparing educators who unlock learning and possibilities for every student.
AACTE member institutions prepare the teachers, counselors, and school leaders who shape students and communities. Learn more about how we are partnering to ensure every student has access to highly qualified teachers who reflect the full diversity of our nation.
We work with members, state affiliates, and national partners to advance policies that strengthen educator preparation and the profession it serves. Learn how we are leveraging our collective power to protect funding and support for future educators.
We are working to future-proof the education profession by investing in the research, tools, and partnerships that prepare education professionals for what’s next. Learn how we are embracing emerging technology and evidence-based strategies to enhance educator preparation.
The future of education starts here
Our members shape the standards, research, and policy agenda of educator preparation nationwide. Every student’s future begins with a well-prepared educator. Learn more about the benefits and path to becoming a member.
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Call for Proposals: Hosting the Journal of Teacher Education Editorial Team
Deadline: December 15
AACTE invites proposals from AACTE member institutions to host the editorial team of the Journal of Teacher Education (JTE), one of the most widely read journals in the field. The selected team will serve a three-year term, renewable for up to four additional years, beginning with Volume 79, Issue 1 (January/February 2028).
Our Next Event: AACTE 2027
Together, we’ll explore new possibilities, challenge conventional thinking, and create pathways that move educator preparation forward with purpose and impact.
News: Quality Educator Partnership Act, Grounded in AACTE’s Call to Action, Introduced in Congress
AACTE applauds the bicameral introduction of the Quality Educator Partnership Act (QEPA), legislation that reflects key priorities outlined in the Call to Action developed by AACTE and endorsed by organizations across the education profession.
Teaching America: 250 Years of Public Education
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, AACTE proudly launches Teaching America: 250 Years of Public Education, an initiative honoring the educators, institutions, and movements that have shaped our nation’s educational history and will shape its future.
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AACTE members shape the standards, research, and policy agenda of educator preparation nationwide. Learn more about the benefits and path to becoming a member.
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