Deans for Impact (DFI)
@deansforimpact.bsky.social
We work with leaders, teacher-educators, and policymakers to transform educator preparation and strengthen pathways into teaching.
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Teacher preparation must evolve to meet the needs of today’s students and schools.
Our new report, Pathways that Deliver, shares how policymakers can support #EPPs to innovate, test new models, and scale what works for teachers and students.
www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
Our new report, Pathways that Deliver, shares how policymakers can support #EPPs to innovate, test new models, and scale what works for teachers and students.
www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Teacher preparation must evolve to meet the needs of today’s students and schools.
Our new report, Pathways that Deliver, shares how policymakers can support #EPPs to innovate, test new models, and scale what works for teachers and students.
www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
Our new report, Pathways that Deliver, shares how policymakers can support #EPPs to innovate, test new models, and scale what works for teachers and students.
www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
"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-...
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.
📘 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...
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.
resources.beyond100k.org/tools/dream-...
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-...
🌟 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/...
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.
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...
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...
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.
www.deansforimpact.org/10-years-of-...
www.deansforimpact.org/10-years-of-...
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.
www.deansforimpact.org/10-years-of-...
www.deansforimpact.org/10-years-of-...
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...
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...
www.deansforimpact.org/about/news-a...
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...
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...
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
📣 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...
✅ Instructionally-focused
✅ Practice-based
✅ Accessible
✅ Innovative & responsive
www.deansforimpact.org/pathways-tha...
September 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
📣 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...
✅ Instructionally-focused
✅ Practice-based
✅ Accessible
✅ Innovative & responsive
www.deansforimpact.org/pathways-tha...
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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www.deansforimpact.org/about/news-a...
September 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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...
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/...
Explore our toolkit: www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...
September 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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/...
Explore our toolkit: www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...
📣 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
We’ll share concrete steps states can take to make #TeacherPrep affordable, high-quality & effective.
Subscribe for the September release: www.deansforimpact.org/subscribe
September 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
📣 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
We’ll share concrete steps states can take to make #TeacherPrep affordable, high-quality & effective.
Subscribe for the September release: www.deansforimpact.org/subscribe
📚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...
www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
August 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
📚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...
www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
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-...
August 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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...
August 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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...
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...
July 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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/...
July 21, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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/...