Blog
Explore Next Education Workforce news, behind-the-scenes content, research spotlights and more.

CTE education pathways are empowering high schoolers to make a real impact in classrooms. Here’s how Arizona State University’s Community Educator Learning Hub can help
An upcoming webinar hosted by the leaders of the Community Educator Learning Hub, an award-winning online learning platform developed by the Next Education Workforce, will highlight resources relevant to CTE education professions pathways.

Dutch ingenuity in education: Building educator teams with purpose
Dating back to the early 20th century, the Dutch have approached schooling not as a fixed structure, but as something that can — and should — be shaped by purpose. Saxion University of Applied Sciences’ partnership with ASU and the Next Education Workforce™ marks a new chapter: one where Dutch and American educators learn from each other.

How teaming helps freshman transition to high school
Team-based school staffing models at Mountain View High School are helping students succeed and attracting educators to the Arizona high school. Learn more in a short video from 12News.

Creating new educator pathways in North Dakota
North Dakota has become the first state to secure approval from the U.S. Department of Labor for a new apprenticeship program for teacher leaders, a project developed with the support of Arizona State University’s Next Education Workforce™ initiative.

A Q&A with the authors of ‘Unlocking the Potential of Team-Based Staffing’
In this Q&A, co-authors Brent W. Maddin, Lennon Audrain, Lisa Maresso Wyatt and Kaycee Salmacia share the experiences that helped shape the book and their work with the Next Education Workforce; what they hope school and system leaders will take away from the book; and why this book is important, especially now.

Shape the conversation: Call for Proposals now open for the 2026 Strategic School Staffing Summit
Every year, the Strategic School Staffing Summit brings together hundreds of educators, leaders, policymakers and advocates who are rethinking how schools are staffed. The Call for Proposals to present at the Summit is now open.
Explore more news
Explore the latest news and stories about our work at ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation. Read more or subscribe to updates.
In the news
Getting Smart
July 15, 2025
Education Week
June 23, 2025
Bridge Michigan
May 23, 2025