See national trends across dozens of topic areas, from teacher preparation and licensure to evaluation and compensation.
Select an individual state to view in-depth analysis of its teacher policies and recommendations for state policymakers and advocates to drive improvement.
Drill down on a specific policy area and create a custom report to compare states. Select states to include, the policy issue to compare, then view, share, or export your custom report.
The NCTQ State Teacher Policy Database provides access to information on state policies, laws, and regulations that impact teacher quality—ranging from teacher preparation, licensing, and evaluation to compensation, teacher diversity, and hiring and assignment. This unique database brings together data and analysis from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
This policy information is collected and updated on a regular basis, drawing from state laws, administrative code, Board of Education documents, and other public sources. State education agencies have the opportunity to review and provide feedback to all data and analysis prior to publication.