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Learn more about how Massachusetts is performing on Data Systems in the Teacher Diversity policy area.
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Massachusetts's Performance

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NCTQ evaluates whether states are effectively using a policy lever by examining whether they set explicit public goals, publish diversity data for both the workforce and preparation programs, as well as disaggregated licensure test pass rate data. Explore the key actions below to learn more about how Massachusetts is implementing Data System policies.

Why does this matter?

Setting goals provides a long-term vision along with short-term motivation. States can demonstrate their commitment to diversifying the workforce by setting public goals and then tracking progress towards those goals. Currently, only a handful of states have numeric, public goals to diversify their workforce.

Why does Massachusetts stand out?

Massachusetts regularly publishes the racial and ethnic demographics of its educator workforce.

Massachusetts publishes an online dashboard that allows the public to see data on key metrics for teacher preparation candidates, such as enrollment, program completion, licensure test pass rates, and license type, all broken down by race and ethnicity.

What are the key actions Massachusetts should take?

    • See what these exemplars are doing in this policy area:

    North Carolina
    Illinois

    Key Resources

    State of the States 2023: Teacher Diversity

    Explore NCTQ’s comprehensive scan of state teacher diversity policies.

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    Increasing teacher diversity: Four ways districts can take action

    Learn more about how districts can create the conditions for a more diverse workforce.

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    Teacher Prep Review: Program Diversity and Admissions

    Dive into NCTQ’s 2021 analysis of the diversity of educator preparation programs.

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    Driven by data: Using licensure tests to build a strong, diverse teacher workforce

    Discover the critical role that licensure tests play in strengthening and diversifying the teacher workforce.

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    References
    1. The Hunt Institute & Office of Governor Roy Cooper. (2021). Developing a representative & inclusive vision for education (DRIVE) final report and recommendations. Retrieved from https://files.nc.gov/governor/documents/files/HI-DRIVE-Final-Report.pdf
    2. Of note, other states do set goals around teacher diversity that may not be numeric, or are not published, and thus are not reflected here.