When Micro Goes Macro: A Nationwide Review of States' Educator Micro-Credential Policies. Education Policy & PreK-12 Education
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| Title: | When Micro Goes Macro: A Nationwide Review of States' Educator Micro-Credential Policies. Education Policy & PreK-12 Education |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Melissa Tooley, Lisette Partelow, New America |
| Source: | New America. 2025. |
| Availability: | New America. 740 15th Street NW Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005. Tel: 202-986-2700; Fax: 202-986-3696; Web site: https://www.newamerica.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 58 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | Walton Family Foundation Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education Secondary Education Higher Education Postsecondary Education Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Microcredentials, State Policy, Educational Policy, Teacher Education Programs, Teacher Certification, Faculty Development, Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Inservice Teacher Education |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | In 2021, New America released a report, "Harnessing Micro-Credentials for Teacher Growth: A National Review of Early Best Practices," exploring the benefits and challenges of leveraging micro-credentials for educators, including an informal scan of how states were integrating micro-credentials into educator policy. This publication builds on that research by providing an updated and more detailed analysis of how micro-credentials are being explicitly incorporated into state educator policies across six key areas: educator preparation, initial credential attainment, curated professional development, license renewal, acquisition of additional endorsements, and license advancement. High-quality micro-credentials offer states a tool to address teacher shortages by attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse educator workforce capable of helping students meet their full potential. This report discusses best practices in educator micro-credential policy design and implementation and recommends six actions for state education leaders to harness this promising tool. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | ED672801 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | In 2021, New America released a report, "Harnessing Micro-Credentials for Teacher Growth: A National Review of Early Best Practices," exploring the benefits and challenges of leveraging micro-credentials for educators, including an informal scan of how states were integrating micro-credentials into educator policy. This publication builds on that research by providing an updated and more detailed analysis of how micro-credentials are being explicitly incorporated into state educator policies across six key areas: educator preparation, initial credential attainment, curated professional development, license renewal, acquisition of additional endorsements, and license advancement. High-quality micro-credentials offer states a tool to address teacher shortages by attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse educator workforce capable of helping students meet their full potential. This report discusses best practices in educator micro-credential policy design and implementation and recommends six actions for state education leaders to harness this promising tool. |
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