2023-24 NIET Research Summary

For over two decades, NIET has been dedicated to building educator excellence to enhance student success by supporting states, districts, schools, and educator preparation programs in recruiting, developing, and retaining educators. The 2023-24 NIET Research Summary presents highlights from five recent studies and selected findings from the last five years, underscoring the positive impact of NIET’s initiatives on educators and the students they serve.

The highlights include:

1. The Long Run Impacts of the TAP System on Student Outcomes in South Carolina

2. Elevating Teacher Effectiveness for Students in Rural Arkansas

3. Accelerating Character Education Development

4. Building Educator Capacity in Rural Communities

5. NIET Aspiring Teacher Rubric: A Valid and Reliable Tool to Measure Aspiring Teacher Instruction