2025 TERA Year in Review

TERA’s 2025 Year in Review report highlights a year of rigorous research, meaningful partnerships, and growing impact across Tennessee. The report features TERA’s published journal articles, working papers, and Tennessee Educator Survey snapshots, along with grant-funded projects focused on teacher labor markets, leadership pipelines, student well-being, and postsecondary pathways.

Readers will also find highlights from TERA’s engagement with policymakers and practitioners through presentations, media coverage, and collaborative events, as well as updates on our team, advisory leadership, and what’s in store for 2026. As TERA approaches its 10th anniversary in October, this Year in Review offers a snapshot of how our work continues to inform policy and practice across Tennessee. We invite you to read the full report to explore the findings, partnerships, and momentum shaping TERA’s next chapter.