The teacher pipeline in New Jersey reflects both national trends and state-specific structural conditions. Enrollment in EPPs has declined, and completion rates have dropped over time, mirroring broader national patterns of teacher attrition and shortages. At the same time, alternative certification pathways (CE and Limited CE) have reshaped entry into the profession. Policy changes in New Jersey have also influenced the dynamics of the teacher pipeline.
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Heldrich: Two New Rutgers Child Care Research Collaborative Reports
The Rutgers Child Care Research Collaborative has released two new research reports by Heldrich Center researchers. The Rutgers Child Care Research Collaborative comprises the Heldrich Center, the Center for Women and Work, and the National Institute for Early...
Heldrich Report: NJ’s Teacher Workforce Landscape
By shining light on patterns of enrollment in educator preparation programs and degree completion, the number and type of teaching credentials earned, hiring into various teaching positions, and retention of teaching staff, it is possible to better
understand the present and future needs in the state’s K–12 workforce.