Pathways, Credentials, and Workforce Development

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MHEC’s research on workforce development focuses on identifying effective strategies to improve education-to-workforce pipelines; address critical workforce shortages; and equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in an evolving job market. Reports explore such topics as the impact of teacher certification programs, the relationship between college attainment and career outcomes, and competency-based learning to enhance workforce readiness. By providing evidence-based insights, research in this area aims to inform policies and practices that strengthen the connection between education and gainful employment, ultimately contributing to robust state economies in the Midwest.

The Effectiveness of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification Program

This brief presents a review of recent research on the relationship between NBPTS certification and both teacher outcomes (e.g., instructional knowledge, self-efficacy) and student achievement.

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The Relative Effectiveness of Traditional and Alternative Teacher Preparation Programs: A Review of Recent Research

This brief seeks to inform policies on teacher preparation by reviewing research on the effects of teacher certification and preparation programs in relation to student performance and teacher outcomes.

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The Impact of Graduate Education on Teacher Effectiveness: Does a Master’s Degree Matter?

The purpose of this brief is to examine the prevalence of graduate degrees among teachers in the United States and to summarize research on the relationship between teacher educational attainment and student achievement.

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The Occupational Relevance of a College Education: An Examination of Education-Job Match among Bachelor’s Degree Recipients

This research brief examines the nature, prevalence, and corollaries of the match between education and work among bachelor’s degree recipients.

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Transparent Pathways, Clear Outcomes: Using Disciplinary Tuning to Improve Teaching, Learning, and Student Success

“Tuning” is a process through which faculty members create shared understandings of the knowledge and transferable skills students in specific academic disciplines and professional fields must demonstrate upon completion of their degrees.

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Tuning Competencies Supplement - Marketing & Psychology

This summarizes the key deliverables of faculty teams (marketing & psychology from 2 & 4 yr. public and nonprofit private institutions in IL, IN, MO)-the competencies and learning outcomes that result from study in the respective disciplines at the associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree levels.

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Aaron Horn

Associate Vice President of Research
Policy & Research
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