Untapped Potential? Understanding the Paraeducator-to-Teacher Pipeline and Its Potential for Diversifying the Teacher Workforce
American Educational Research Journal
Published online on June 26, 2026
Abstract
American Educational Research Journal, Ahead of Print.
Paraeducators are among the largest categories of public education employees and are increasingly seen as a pool of potential teachers. However, little is known about paraeducator-to-teacher transitions. Using statewide administrative data, we show that ...
Paraeducators are among the largest categories of public education employees and are increasingly seen as a pool of potential teachers. However, little is known about paraeducator-to-teacher transitions. Using statewide administrative data, we show that ...