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Aspiring Teachers as Tutors Network | Deans for Impact | Deans for Impact (DFI)

Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · 2d

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.

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Learn about the Aspiring Teachers as Tutors Network, a national collaborative to mobilize teacher-candidates as tutors and strengthen their instructional practice.

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)

Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · 5d

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...

Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · 6d

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...

New policy framework: Pathways that Deliver

Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · 7d

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:

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Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · 8d

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

Teacher Preparation Isn’t Broken. Our Approach to Policymaking and Advocacy Is

Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · 9d

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.

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Steck: A new policy framework lays the groundwork to prepare teachers, sustain them in the profession, and accelerates outcomes for students.

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Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · 12d

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.
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Report on Preparing Early Literacy Teachers | Deans for Impact (DFI)

Preliminary outcomes on preparing aspiring teachers to teach evidence-based early literacy

How rewarding service while learning makes teacher prep more accessible | September 12, 2025 | Deans for Impact (DFI)

Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · 13d

📣 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

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Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · 15d

“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.

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Policy can be leveraged to lower financial barriers for aspiring educators to enter pathways.

Science of Learning: Coaching Tools | Deans For Impact | Deans for Impact (DFI)

Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · 19d

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...

Discover tools, reports, videos, and guides to promote evidence-based practices in teacher education. Enhance teaching with resources on instructional materials and more.

Implementation and Sustainability: What Makes High-Impact Tutoring Work - LEO | Learning & Engagement Opportunities Network

Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · 20d

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...

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Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · 26d

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.

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How ed-prep programs can strengthen new teacher retention through mentorship and induction | August 19, 2025 | Deans for Impact (DFI)

Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · 27d

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/...

Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · 29d

"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.

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Building the Workforce for Tutoring: Emerging Options & Strategies - LEO | Learning & Engagement Opportunities Network

Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · Sep 8

"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

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National Guidelines for Apprenticeship Standards for K-12 Teacher Apprenticeships | Deans For Impact | Deans for Impact (DFI)

Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · Sep 5

We're encouraged to see more state & federal investments in #RTAPs.
Find comprehensive guidelines for high-quality educator apprenticeship programs, endorsed by the U.S. Dept of Labor, that we co-authored as a member of the Pathways Alliance:

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Discover tools, reports, videos, and guides to promote evidence-based practices in teacher education. Enhance teaching with resources on instructional materials and more.

Nebraska Expands Teacher Apprenticeships with $1 Million Investment

Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · Sep 5

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

Nebraska Department of Education The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is excited to announce the award of approximately $1 million in funding to Chadro

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How aligning HQIM use across ed-prep and K-12 ensures more novice teachers provide rigorous student learning experiences | August 26, 2025 | Deans for Impact (DFI)

Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · Sep 4

📣 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

Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · Sep 3

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.

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Let’s Rethink How We Teach Early Math – Starting with Teacher Prep

Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · Sep 2

“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

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Nelson and Zhou: Ensuring future teachers know how to teach math to young children is one of the most powerful steps we can take.

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Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · Aug 28

📚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.

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Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · Aug 27

"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...

How ed-prep programs can strengthen new teacher retention through mentorship and induction | August 19, 2025 | Deans for Impact (DFI)

How aligning HQIM use across ed-prep and K-12 ensures more novice teachers provide rigorous student learning experiences | August 26, 2025 | Deans for Impact (DFI)

Deans for Impact (DFI) @deansforimpact.bsky.social · Aug 26

The good news: some states are leading the way:

📍 Louisiana, Tennessee & Texas have adopted new policies & incentives requiring EPPs to integrate HQIM, creating stronger alignment between PK–12 schools & teacher prep.

Read more: www.deansforimpact.org/about/news-a...