By the Numbers: 25 Years of a Nationwide System of Support

January 15, 2025

By the Numbers: 25 Years of a Nationwide System of Support

This week, the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) released its 25ᵗʰ anniversary report, Building Educator Excellence: 25 Years of Impact, celebrating a major milestone in our history. From guest articles, inside looks at district and school-level impact, and stories of success, the report showcases our work with partners across the nation. With data driving the decisions we make and the goals we set, NIET’s signature report is filled with data to illustrate our impact - and illuminate where we’re going. 

Since its inception, NIET has continued to grow its reach and impact to support teachers nationwide and create equitable opportunities for students. In that time, NIET has … 

  • Impacted 350,000 teachers in the classroom
  • Impacted 3,500,000 students nationwide
  • Trained 35,000 teacher leaders and 12,000 school leaders
  • Partnered with 11,000 schools in 1,000 districts across 27 states
  • Partnered with 105 colleges and universities to support over 12,000 aspiring teachers
  • Worked with 475 TAP Schools nationwide
  • Celebrated $14:1 return on investment in national research report of TAP System 
  • Provided 1,373 resources, including 623 videos, via EE PASS learning platform

For a deeper dive, read the full NIET 25ᵗʰ anniversary report here.