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We work with leaders, teacher-educators, and policymakers to transform educator preparation and strengthen pathways into teaching.
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In her recent piece @hollykorbey.bsky.social profiles edu leaders across Maryland who are leading a movement to align teaching with the #ScienceOfLearning—featuring DFI partners Laurie Henry @salisburyuniv.bsky.social, FCPS Maryland & @hoodcollege.bsky.social
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Maryland’s big bet on the science of learning
They’re training all k-12 teachers in how the brain learns
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November 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
In her recent piece @hollykorbey.bsky.social profiles edu leaders across Maryland who are leading a movement to align teaching with the #ScienceOfLearning—featuring DFI partners Laurie Henry @salisburyuniv.bsky.social, FCPS Maryland & @hoodcollege.bsky.social
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"Teacher preparation can no longer be an afterthought. The talent, ideas, and innovations we need are already here. What’s been missing is a system designed to connect them."
@psteck.bsky.social on 4 conditions to strengthen teacher pathways @the74.bsky.social
www.the74million.org/article/teac...
@psteck.bsky.social on 4 conditions to strengthen teacher pathways @the74.bsky.social
www.the74million.org/article/teac...
Teacher Preparation Isn’t Broken. Our Approach to Policymaking and Advocacy Is
Steck: A new policy framework lays the groundwork to prepare teachers, sustain them in the profession, and accelerates outcomes for students.
www.the74million.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
"Teacher preparation can no longer be an afterthought. The talent, ideas, and innovations we need are already here. What’s been missing is a system designed to connect them."
@psteck.bsky.social on 4 conditions to strengthen teacher pathways @the74.bsky.social
www.the74million.org/article/teac...
@psteck.bsky.social on 4 conditions to strengthen teacher pathways @the74.bsky.social
www.the74million.org/article/teac...
"While elections come and go, advocates are the ones who stick around." -David Rosenberg (@teachplus.bsky.social)
On our newest podcast episode, policy and advocacy experts discuss how we can bridge #edprep and #PK12 to strengthen teaching and learning.
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On our newest podcast episode, policy and advocacy experts discuss how we can bridge #edprep and #PK12 to strengthen teaching and learning.
www.deansforimpact.org/10-years-of-...
November 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
"While elections come and go, advocates are the ones who stick around." -David Rosenberg (@teachplus.bsky.social)
On our newest podcast episode, policy and advocacy experts discuss how we can bridge #edprep and #PK12 to strengthen teaching and learning.
www.deansforimpact.org/10-years-of-...
On our newest podcast episode, policy and advocacy experts discuss how we can bridge #edprep and #PK12 to strengthen teaching and learning.
www.deansforimpact.org/10-years-of-...
If we want teacher prep to keep pace with today’s classrooms, #EPPs need room to innovate.
Pathways that Deliver offers a roadmap for policymakers to create conditions for innovative and responsive pathways into teaching.
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Pathways that Deliver offers a roadmap for policymakers to create conditions for innovative and responsive pathways into teaching.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:31 PM
If we want teacher prep to keep pace with today’s classrooms, #EPPs need room to innovate.
Pathways that Deliver offers a roadmap for policymakers to create conditions for innovative and responsive pathways into teaching.
📘 www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
Pathways that Deliver offers a roadmap for policymakers to create conditions for innovative and responsive pathways into teaching.
📘 www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
What if every aspiring teacher felt they belonged in their preparation program?
Beyond100K’s new #DreamToTeach report explores how to make that vision real.
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Beyond100K’s new #DreamToTeach report explores how to make that vision real.
resources.beyond100k.org/tools/dream-...
October 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
What if every aspiring teacher felt they belonged in their preparation program?
Beyond100K’s new #DreamToTeach report explores how to make that vision real.
resources.beyond100k.org/tools/dream-...
Beyond100K’s new #DreamToTeach report explores how to make that vision real.
resources.beyond100k.org/tools/dream-...
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Join us on November 7th (12–1 p.m. ET) for the Pathways Alliance 4th Anniversary Webinar, featuring reflections from founding partners @NCTR, @deansforimpact.bsky.social, @preparedtoteach.bsky.social , and @Fullscale.
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#PathwaysAlliance #EducatorPathways
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#PathwaysAlliance #EducatorPathways
October 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Join us on November 7th (12–1 p.m. ET) for the Pathways Alliance 4th Anniversary Webinar, featuring reflections from founding partners @NCTR, @deansforimpact.bsky.social, @preparedtoteach.bsky.social , and @Fullscale.
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#PathwaysAlliance #EducatorPathways
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#PathwaysAlliance #EducatorPathways
🌟 Join a network of #edprep leaders championing high-quality teaching & learning. The Impact Academy fellowship connects deans & directors of ed prep programs to cohort learning, leadership development & lifelong support to drive change in teacher prep.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
🌟 Join a network of #edprep leaders championing high-quality teaching & learning. The Impact Academy fellowship connects deans & directors of ed prep programs to cohort learning, leadership development & lifelong support to drive change in teacher prep.
www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...
www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...
🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome Liza Kostreva to the DFI team as our new Senior Program Director!
Liza brings deep expertise in literacy & teacher prep and will lead partnerships to ensure every aspiring teacher learns evidence-based reading instruction.
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Liza brings deep expertise in literacy & teacher prep and will lead partnerships to ensure every aspiring teacher learns evidence-based reading instruction.
www.deansforimpact.org/about/our-pe...
October 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome Liza Kostreva to the DFI team as our new Senior Program Director!
Liza brings deep expertise in literacy & teacher prep and will lead partnerships to ensure every aspiring teacher learns evidence-based reading instruction.
www.deansforimpact.org/about/our-pe...
Liza brings deep expertise in literacy & teacher prep and will lead partnerships to ensure every aspiring teacher learns evidence-based reading instruction.
www.deansforimpact.org/about/our-pe...
States across the U.S. are proving #teacherprep can be both high-quality and affordable, from financial incentives in TX to housing support in CT, OK, and VT.
Our recent report shares a policy framework for strengthening the teacher pipeline: www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
Our recent report shares a policy framework for strengthening the teacher pipeline: www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
October 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
States across the U.S. are proving #teacherprep can be both high-quality and affordable, from financial incentives in TX to housing support in CT, OK, and VT.
Our recent report shares a policy framework for strengthening the teacher pipeline: www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
Our recent report shares a policy framework for strengthening the teacher pipeline: www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
"Is this truly aligning with standards? Is this helping my students? Is this high-quality material?"
An aspiring teacher in TN shares how learning to evaluate whether classroom materials meet the bar for #HQIM has strengthened her teaching practice.
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An aspiring teacher in TN shares how learning to evaluate whether classroom materials meet the bar for #HQIM has strengthened her teaching practice.
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How aligning HQIM use across ed-prep and PK-12 ensures more novice teachers provide rigorous student learning experiences | August 26, 2025 | Deans for Impact (DFI)
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October 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
"Is this truly aligning with standards? Is this helping my students? Is this high-quality material?"
An aspiring teacher in TN shares how learning to evaluate whether classroom materials meet the bar for #HQIM has strengthened her teaching practice.
www.deansforimpact.org/about/news-a...
An aspiring teacher in TN shares how learning to evaluate whether classroom materials meet the bar for #HQIM has strengthened her teaching practice.
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On our new podcast episode, DFI ED Valerie Sakimura, David Rosenberg (@teachplus.bsky.social ), Jennifer Alexander (@pienetwork.bsky.social ) & Ryan Franklin (Philanthropy Advocates) discuss how aligning #edprep & #PK12 policy benefits teachers and students.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
On our new podcast episode, DFI ED Valerie Sakimura, David Rosenberg (@teachplus.bsky.social ), Jennifer Alexander (@pienetwork.bsky.social ) & Ryan Franklin (Philanthropy Advocates) discuss how aligning #edprep & #PK12 policy benefits teachers and students.
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www.deansforimpact.org/10-years-of-...
The science of learning isn’t just for teachers—it’s for leaders, too.
In their new book, our former DFI colleagues Rebekah Berlin & Jim Heal show how #cogsci can sharpen leadership and decision-making. @hachettelearning.bsky.social
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In their new book, our former DFI colleagues Rebekah Berlin & Jim Heal show how #cogsci can sharpen leadership and decision-making. @hachettelearning.bsky.social
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Mental Models: How understanding the mind can transform the way you work and learn | Hachette Learning
Education begins here. Together, we unlock every learner's unique potential with high quality teaching solutions and services that raise the standard for education worldwide.
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October 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The science of learning isn’t just for teachers—it’s for leaders, too.
In their new book, our former DFI colleagues Rebekah Berlin & Jim Heal show how #cogsci can sharpen leadership and decision-making. @hachettelearning.bsky.social
www.hachettelearning.com/teaching-str...
In their new book, our former DFI colleagues Rebekah Berlin & Jim Heal show how #cogsci can sharpen leadership and decision-making. @hachettelearning.bsky.social
www.hachettelearning.com/teaching-str...
Evidence-based early reading instruction transforms students’ futures. Our partners @thereadingleague.org are advancing the science of reading across California to ensure every child learns to read.
Join their virtual Reading Summit on 10/30: ca.thereadingleague.org/calendar/cal...
Join their virtual Reading Summit on 10/30: ca.thereadingleague.org/calendar/cal...
October 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Evidence-based early reading instruction transforms students’ futures. Our partners @thereadingleague.org are advancing the science of reading across California to ensure every child learns to read.
Join their virtual Reading Summit on 10/30: ca.thereadingleague.org/calendar/cal...
Join their virtual Reading Summit on 10/30: ca.thereadingleague.org/calendar/cal...
Full of appreciation for our time at the @pienetwork.bsky.social Summit last week, where advocates come together in a cross-partisan space to turn ideas into action. Honored our Texas coalition was a Game Changer finalist for advocacy that led to a $8.5B investment in public schools!
October 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Full of appreciation for our time at the @pienetwork.bsky.social Summit last week, where advocates come together in a cross-partisan space to turn ideas into action. Honored our Texas coalition was a Game Changer finalist for advocacy that led to a $8.5B investment in public schools!
Too many aspiring teachers graduate without enough real practice leading instruction.
Our recent report shows how #edprep programs & PK–12 partners are expanding hands-on classroom experience to better prepare new teachers for day one and beyond.
🔗 www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
Our recent report shows how #edprep programs & PK–12 partners are expanding hands-on classroom experience to better prepare new teachers for day one and beyond.
🔗 www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
October 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Too many aspiring teachers graduate without enough real practice leading instruction.
Our recent report shows how #edprep programs & PK–12 partners are expanding hands-on classroom experience to better prepare new teachers for day one and beyond.
🔗 www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
Our recent report shows how #edprep programs & PK–12 partners are expanding hands-on classroom experience to better prepare new teachers for day one and beyond.
🔗 www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
What does it take to lead in educator preparation? 🌟
Apply for the 2026-27 Impact Academy and join a network of 200+ peers who are tackling real challenges and driving lasting change.
Apply: www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...
Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADXx...
Apply for the 2026-27 Impact Academy and join a network of 200+ peers who are tackling real challenges and driving lasting change.
Apply: www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...
Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADXx...
Impact Academy Fellowship for Educator-Preparation Leaders | DFI | Deans for Impact (DFI)
Transform educator preparation through the DFI Impact Academy fellowship. Develop leadership skills, engage with peers, and drive real change in teacher preparation programs.
www.deansforimpact.org
October 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
What does it take to lead in educator preparation? 🌟
Apply for the 2026-27 Impact Academy and join a network of 200+ peers who are tackling real challenges and driving lasting change.
Apply: www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...
Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADXx...
Apply for the 2026-27 Impact Academy and join a network of 200+ peers who are tackling real challenges and driving lasting change.
Apply: www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...
Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADXx...
Addressing who gets access to strong preparation is critical to building a stable, effective, and representative teacher workforce. How embedding high-impact #tutoring into #edprep can boost gains for students and reduce costs for aspiring teachers.
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October 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Addressing who gets access to strong preparation is critical to building a stable, effective, and representative teacher workforce. How embedding high-impact #tutoring into #edprep can boost gains for students and reduce costs for aspiring teachers.
www.deansforimpact.org/about/news-a...
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High-impact #tutoring is changing student outcomes post-pandemic. In The Future of Tutoring, @lizcohen12.bsky.social spotlights high-impact tutoring—and our approach to mobilizing aspiring teachers to make a difference in learning recovery. #NationalTutoringWeek hep.gse.harvard.edu/979889557024...
October 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
High-impact #tutoring is changing student outcomes post-pandemic. In The Future of Tutoring, @lizcohen12.bsky.social spotlights high-impact tutoring—and our approach to mobilizing aspiring teachers to make a difference in learning recovery. #NationalTutoringWeek hep.gse.harvard.edu/979889557024...
What happens in PK-12 classrooms starts before students walk in the door—with how we prepare teachers.
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October 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
What happens in PK-12 classrooms starts before students walk in the door—with how we prepare teachers.
Stay connected with the latest #edprep research, tools, and stories of innovation in our newsletter.
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Stay connected with the latest #edprep research, tools, and stories of innovation in our newsletter.
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Imagine what might be possible if we mobilized our nation’s 600K aspiring teachers as high-impact tutors. This #NationalTutoringWeek, join us in advancing a win-win solution for accelerating student learning and strengthening the teacher pipeline.
www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
Aspiring Teachers as Tutors Network | Deans for Impact | Deans for Impact (DFI)
Learn about the Aspiring Teachers as Tutors Network, a national collaborative to mobilize teacher-candidates as tutors and strengthen their instructional practice.
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October 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Imagine what might be possible if we mobilized our nation’s 600K aspiring teachers as high-impact tutors. This #NationalTutoringWeek, join us in advancing a win-win solution for accelerating student learning and strengthening the teacher pipeline.
www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
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...
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...
October 4, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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...
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...
How aligning HQIM use across ed-prep and PK-12 ensures more novice teachers provide rigorous student learning experiences | August 26, 2025 | Deans for Impact (DFI)
New policy framework: Pathways that Deliver
www.deansforimpact.org
October 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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...
📘 www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
October 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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...
📘 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 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
September 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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 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...
the74million.org/article/teac...
Teacher Preparation Isn’t Broken. Our Approach to Policymaking and Advocacy Is
Steck: A new policy framework lays the groundwork to prepare teachers, sustain them in the profession, and accelerates outcomes for students.
the74million.org
September 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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...
the74million.org/article/teac...