We’re thrilled to welcome Dana Moyer as our new Sr. Program Director! 🎉 She’ll lead our work to prepare aspiring teachers to teach early math with proven, evidence-based methods, partnering with #edprep programs and state partners. Welcome to the team! www.deansforimpact.org/about/our-pe...

When aspiring teachers know how to use high-quality instructional materials from day one, all students are more likely to get rigorous, affirming instruction. Learn how LA, TN & TX are investing in policies that help new teachers incorporate #HQIM www.deansforimpact.org/about/news-a...

We believe preparing aspiring teachers to understand how to activate students' learning using evidence-based instruction is one of 4 key conditions for effective #teacherprep. Our recent report provides a framework + policy actions for leaders: 📘 www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...

How has #TeacherPrep evolved—and where is it headed? 🎙️ In our podcast, hosted by DFI's ED @ValerieSakimura, leaders + educators share how they’re building affordable, high-quality pathways into teaching www.deansforimpact.org/10-years-of-... Catch Ep. 3 in October! www.deansforimpact.org/subscribe

In @the74.bsky.social, DFI’s @psteck.bsky.social advocates for a holistic approach to teacher turnover—starting with strong #edprep. This op-ed highlights our new policy report, which offers a framework for building high-quality, sustainable pathways into teaching. the74million.org/article/teac...

What is evidence-based #literacy instruction, and what role does #edprep play? 📚 Our Early Literacy by Scientific Design Network report shows how embedding scientifically-informed literacy instruction in #teacherprep can improve students' reading skills. www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...

📣 New policy report! Pathways That Deliver calls for 4 critical policy conditions to ensure affordability & quality of every pathway into teaching: ✅ Instructionally-focused ✅ Practice-based ✅ Accessible ✅ Innovative & responsive www.deansforimpact.org/pathways-tha...

“It took a lot of stress off me because obviously not having the money to go to college is a huge thing." -Denise Gutierrez, USC student Our recent policy story explores how #FederalWorkStudy programs can reduce financial barriers for aspiring teachers. www.deansforimpact.org/about/news-a...

Explore resources and tips from our Learning by Scientific Design Network for observing and coaching novice and aspiring teachers, informed by the #scienceoflearning principles: www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...

High-impact #tutoring accelerates student learning and provides aspiring teachers with valuable classroom experience. But with relief funds gone, the future of these programs is at risk. Join the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading on 9/23 to explore solutions: leo.gradelevelreading.net/event/hit-im...

What if becoming a teacher was more affordable and accessible? Our new policy story explores how leaders at American University and Step Up Tutoring are reducing financial barriers by connecting aspiring teachers with paid tutoring roles. www.deansforimpact.org/about/news-a...

At last week's Tennessee Association of Colleges for Teacher Education conference, DFI staff joined TN #edprep leaders for a session on the power of storytelling for engaging policy leaders and advocating for investment in #TeacherPrep. Explore our toolkit: www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...

"Just feeling comfortable in my own skin is what helps me be a better teacher. And she did that right away." First-year kindergarten teacher Jennifer Jackson shares how her mentor @National Louis University helped her build confidence as a new teacher. www.deansforimpact.org/about/news-a...

"Mobilizing aspiring teachers as tutors allows us to meet two challenges: accelerating K-12 student learning & ensuring classrooms are fully staffed by the best teachers." DFI's @psteck.bsky.social discusses tutoring as an educator workforce solution #GLRWeek

Congrats to the Nebraska Department of Education on sustained funding to expand registered teaching apprenticeship programs! chadronradio.com/nebraska-exp...

📣 Coming soon! Our new policy report highlights 4 conditions for building stronger pathways into teaching. We’ll share concrete steps states can take to make #TeacherPrep affordable, high-quality & effective. Subscribe for the September release: www.deansforimpact.org/subscribe

How do we ensure that all future teachers are fully prepared to identify and use high-quality instructional materials (#HQIM) from day one? State policies & incentives are a powerful lever for increasing adoption of HQIM in teacher preparation programs. www.deansforimpact.org/about/news-a...

“Just as the science of reading has sparked system-wide shifts in how literacy is taught, the science of how early math must be taught deserves the same attention and action." 💡 3 insights on how to strengthen Pre-K math teacher preparation. @the74.bsky.social www.the74million.org/article/lets...

📚Preparing teachers to enact evidence-based #literacy instruction is key to ensuring every child learns to read. Our latest report highlights early outcomes from DFI’s network of #edprep partners that are making this a reality. www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...

"I think it helps being a former teacher because I understand how you can become so exhausted in the everyday planning, the everyday preparation, working with students..." How mentoring & induction programs provide a lifeline for new teachers: www.deansforimpact.org/about/news-a...

Most new teachers graduate w/out learning how to identify and use high-quality instructional materials (#HQIM). The result? Students—especially those furthest from opportunity—often miss out on rigorous, grade-level learning.

Excited to present at the National Convening on Registered Apprenticeships in Teaching with the National Center for Grow Your Own & NASDTEC! Join our session on how Gulf State institutions of higher ed are shaping #RTAPs—expanding affordable, high-quality pathways into teaching. ncgyo.org/convening

Learning to identify and use high-quality instructional materials #HQIM empowers teachers to engage in the complex work of teaching, while equipping them with resources to support learning. Explore tools for evaluating whether materials are high-quality: www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...

Investing in rural K-12 education builds strong communities. How Cumby ISD is partnering with Collegiate Edu-Nation & @etamu.bsky.social to build a #GrowYourOwn teacher apprenticeship program that supports aspiring teachers in their hometown. www.linkedin.com/pulse/rural-...

A new report from our partners at TNTP examines how teachers spend their time, with recommendations for district leaders & policymakers. We must ensure future teachers have the preparation, tools, and support they need to be successful and avoid burnout. tntp.org/publication/...

Research shows strong mentoring & induction programs boost teacher retention and student outcomes. Read how #EdPrep leaders at Marian University & National Louis University are building stronger pathways into teaching—with support that lasts beyond graduation. www.deansforimpact.org/about/news-a...

Collective advocacy efforts can drive meaningful policy outcomes. Grateful to be nominated for @pienetwork.bsky.social Game Changer of the Year award alongside TX partners for our advocacy that contributed to an $8.5b investment in students: www.pie-network.org/2025-eddies-...

On 9/13, join DFI's Dir of Comms, Cece Zhou, for a session on storytelling strategies that build curiosity and investment in the #ScienceOfLearning at the researchED conference in Denver, CO. Register here: researched.org.uk/event/resear...

Congrats to our #edprep partner Austin Peay State University on kicking off the seventh year of its Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program—the first federally-approved #RTAP in the U.S. clarksvillenow.com/local/apsu-w...

@lizcohen12.bsky.social @futureedgu.bsky.social highlights the value of #edprep programs integrating #tutoring in this @educationnext.bsky.social piece: www.educationnext.org/college-stud...

What if the key to better #math outcomes starts before students enter the classroom? In @the74.bsky.social, DFI’s Cece Zhou & Gena Nelson of @uoregon.bsky.social highlight why strong early math instruction begins with how we prepare teachers. www.the74million.org/article/lets...

Earlier this summer, #Texas passed HB2, a historic $8.5bil investment in education. DFI's @geoff-carlisle.bsky.social & @psteck.bsky.social joined @teachplus.bsky.social TX podcast "All Things Education" to dive into implications for #edprep. Tune in: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

How can the #ScienceOfLearning shape the way we teach reading? Season 3 of the @knowledgematrs.bsky.social podcast w/ Dylan Wiliam, Doug Lemov & @natwexler.bsky.social explores how schools are implementing scientifically informed #literacy instruction. knowledgematterscampaign.org/podcast/#sea...

At #GLRWeek, DFI & edu partners discussed how tutoring can power the teacher pipeline. “If you want better outcomes for kids and you want better teachers, start by making tutoring a rite of passage for everyone entering the education field.” @psteck.bsky.social glrweek2025.gradelevelreading.net

#GLRWeek 2025 will spotlight new strategies for expanding the tutoring workforce. 7/29 @ 3pm ET, join DFI's VP of External Affairs @psteck.bsky.social + @accelerate-us.bsky.social @nssaccelerator.bsky.social @njtutoringcorps.bsky.social @ps-success.bsky.social UChicago + Overdeck bit.ly/44yT04C

1/ Early #math skills in kindergarten predict later success—even more than early reading. Yet many new teachers don’t get the prep they need to teach math effectively. 🧠✏️

The release of nearly $7bil withheld federal education funds restores critical investments for #edprep programs, teachers, and students. We’re encouraged by the collective, bipartisan advocacy that made this possible. Read our full response: www.linkedin.com/posts/deans-...

Tackling systemic barriers @victoriatheisen.bsky.social launched the @aztresidency.bsky.social at NAU with a bold vision for improving teacher readiness. In our new report, we highlight how she and #edprep leaders are strengthening pathways into teaching. 📘🔗 www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...

This June, we welcomed our 10th Impact Academy cohort in Washington, D.C.—18 bold leaders from across #edprep ready to shape the future of teacher training. Learn more about our fellowship: www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...

#GLRWeek 2025 will spotlight new strategies for expanding the tutoring workforce. 7/29 @ 3pm ET, join DFI's VP of External Affairs @psteck.bsky.social + @accelerate-us.bsky.social @nssaccelerator.bsky.social @njtutoringcorps.bsky.social @ps-success.bsky.social UChicago + Overdeck bit.ly/44yT04C

What do teacher candidates really need to learn how to teach? 🤔 Dean Ellen McIntyre is on a mission to find out by listening directly to students in #TeacherPrep programs @utknoxville.bsky.social. 🎙️Hear more on DFI's new podcast: deansforimpact.org/podcast-apple deansforimpact.org/podcast-spot...

In our latest leadership report, we explore how the TN #EdPrep Impact Coalition is advocating for high-quality teacher prep across the state, highlighting Jim McIntyre, Dean of the College of Edu at Belmont U & Matt Cheek, ED of Nashville Teacher Residency www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...

In TN, #edprep leaders + #K12 districts are partnering to strengthen early literacy instruction. A new SCORE TN report spotlights the Lead in Literacy Network's promising approach to mentoring future teachers at Putnam County Schools, with support from DFI & TNTP. tnscore.org/resources/le...

A great teacher can change a student's life—but too often, students are taught by underqualified teachers. In our new report, we highlight how Stacey Edmonson, Dean at Sam Houston State University's College of Education, is making instructional quality a clear, non-negotiable priority.

On June 23–24, our DFI community came together to celebrate 10 years of building toward our mission of ensuring all students are taught by well-prepared teachers. #DFITurns10 @sunychancellor.bsky.social

In our new report, #edprep leaders from our Impact Academy network share strategies for tackling complex challenges in today's teacher prep field. We highlight @rowanuniversity.bsky.social Dean Jean-Marie's strategic approach to leading change efforts in NJ 📘 www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...

We’re thrilled to welcome Mark Baxter to our Board of Directors! As a longtime DFI partner with 20 years of experience in K-12 programs & policy, Baxter brings a passion for strengthening teaching and learning to his board leadership role. www.deansforimpact.org/about/news-a...

Last week, I joined the amazing Kathlene Campbell, CEO of the National Center for Teacher Residencies, to represent @deansforimpact.bsky.social and other #edprep leaders on the Hill. Every student deserves a high-quality teacher, which means we need to support powerful teacher education now.

“We’re asking folks, when a piece of policy comes across your desk, ask yourself: ➡️ Is it going to make teaching more affordable? ➡️ Is it going to make those who complete teacher-training programs more effective at their jobs?” @psteck.bsky.social @edweek.org www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...

How can #edprep leaders effectively lead systemic change in an increasingly complex education landscape? @deansforimpact’s new report outlines 3 critical priorities. I am so honored to be included in this work alongside some incredible leaders.