NIET Research Summary - Examining the Evidence and Impact of NIET’s Initiatives - 2022-23

Oct 15, 2026

NIET Research Summary 2022-23 reviews evidence on how NIET initiatives influence educator capacity, leadership effectiveness, retention, and student outcomes. It outlines NIET’s services and presents findings from selected new and prior studies across rural and high-need contexts in Arkansas, Tennessee, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Indiana. The report highlights impacts such as increased collaborative learning satisfaction, strengthened principal and leader support, improved effective-teacher shares, and progress in instructional skills over time.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages15

Reading Time38 min

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Table of Contents

NIET Services

Impact of NIET Initiatives

Results from Selected New Studies of NIET’s Impact

Results from Selected Prior Studies of NIET’s Impact

Student Outcomes

Educator Retention

Educator Effectiveness

Educator Preparation

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

References

NIET Research Summary Examining the Evidence and Impact of NIET’s Initiatives 2022-23 National Institute for Excellence in Teaching | 7333 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 250, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 [1-800-575-NIET | www.niet.org | @NIETteach](1-800-575-NIET | www.niet.org | @NIETteach) Table of Contents National Institute for Excellence in Teaching ............................................................................................... 2 NIET Services ................................................................................................................................................. 3 Impact of NIET Initiatives .............................................................................................................................. 4 Results from Selected New Studies of NIET’s Impact ............................................................................... 4 Building Educator Capacity in Rural School Districts in Arkansas and Tennessee ................................4 Supporting Principals and Other School Leaders in South Carolina ..................................................... 5 Increasing Equitable Access to Effective Educators in Louisiana High-Need Schools .......................... 6 Improving English Language Arts Achievement in Indiana ................................................................... 7 Educator Views of Professional Development and Their Intention to Stay in the Profession .............8 Results from Selected Prior Studies of NIET’s Impact............................................................................... 9 Student Outcomes ................................................................................................................................ 9 Educator Retention ............................................................................................................................. 10 Educator Effectiveness........................................................................................................................ 10 Educator Preparation .......................................................................................................................... 11 Conclusion................................................................................................................................................... 11 Acknowledgments....................................................................................................................................... 12 About the Authors ...................................................................................................................................... 12 References .................................................................................................................................................. 13 Table of Figures Figure 1. AREN district leaders’ satisfaction with collaborative learning opportunities increased..............4 Figure 2. Participants reported positive impacts of TRAIN activities............................................................ 5 Figure 3. Participants reported positive impacts of SCPLN activities........................................................... 5 Figure 4. The percentage of effective teachers in LA BOLD schools increased over time............................ 6 Figure 5. Teachers who stayed in LA BOLD school systems improved their performance over time.......... 6 Figure 6. The TAP System schools sustained and improved outcomes in relation to the comparison schools.......................................................................................................................................................... 7 Figure 7. The percentage of administrators reporting professional development improved student learning increased over time....................................................................................................................

FAQs

What is the purpose of the NIET Research Summary 2022-23?

It examines evidence of NIET’s initiatives and their impact on educators, leaders, and student outcomes, highlighting results from selected new and prior studies.

What types of support does NIET provide?

NIET provides on-site and virtual support focused on educator effectiveness, including coaching, mentoring, educator evaluation, and professional learning for teachers and leaders.

Which areas and outcomes does the report cover?

The report covers results across several states and includes measures related to educator capacity, educator retention, educator effectiveness, and student outcomes over time.

Oct 15, 2026

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