Notice to Members: Fourth Circuit Decision in AACTE, NCTR and MACTE v. McMahon

On April 10, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay on the preliminary injunction issued on March 17 in the case filed by AACTE, MACTE, and NCTR regarding the termination of teacher preparation grants. The court offered no rationale for its decision, but it did reference the Supreme Court ruling that was issued last Friday.

This decision means that the temporary restraining order is lifted, and the government is no longer required to provide the funding that grantees were awarded.

Over the coming days, AACTE, NCTR, and MACTE will evaluate further options with our legal team, and we will keep members updated on our plans. Regardless, we will continue to advocate in Congress for continued funding for TQP, SEED, TSL, and all the programs that support high-quality educator preparation.

Our organizations remain resolute in support of our members, your work, and the broader field of educator preparation because every child, everywhere, deserves the life-changing experience of excellent teaching.

About AACTE
Established in 1948, AACTE is the leading voice in educator preparation. AACTE’s member institutions and programs prepare the greatest number of professional educators in the United States and its territories, including teachers, counselors, administrators, and college faculty. These professional educators are prepared for careers in PK-12 classrooms, colleges and universities, state and governmental agencies, policy institutes, and non-profit organizations.