Teacher residencies are on the rise across the United States as a successful way to address the high rate of teacher shortages and attrition. The National Center for Teacher Residencies (NCTR) has been guiding this work for over ten years, partnering with teacher preparation institutions, local school districts, and community partners to implement best practices for teacher preparation. With an introduction by NCTR on the key components of successful residencies, each subsequent chapter is...

Amy Steele, author of Brave Little Wings, takes young readers and their families on a journey into the world of emotions. Through imaginative poetry and vibrant, abstract artwork, she beautifully captures the feelings that make us human-whether big or small, joyful or challenging. Brave Little Wings serves as a tool for parents and children to explore emotions together, building courage, empathy, and creativity along the way.Brave Little Wings is designed...