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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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How do young children develop a sense of self, literacy, and numeracy?
Our Science of Early Learning report summarizes #cogsci research on how kids—from birth to age 8—learn to read, write, think mathematically, and take charge of their own learning.
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Our Science of Early Learning report summarizes #cogsci research on how kids—from birth to age 8—learn to read, write, think mathematically, and take charge of their own learning.
www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
December 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
How do young children develop a sense of self, literacy, and numeracy?
Our Science of Early Learning report summarizes #cogsci research on how kids—from birth to age 8—learn to read, write, think mathematically, and take charge of their own learning.
www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
Our Science of Early Learning report summarizes #cogsci research on how kids—from birth to age 8—learn to read, write, think mathematically, and take charge of their own learning.
www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
When aspiring teachers learn to use #HQIM, they’re better prepared to deliver rigorous instruction from day one. States like LA, TN & TX are leading the way by requiring or incentivizing HQIM in their #teacherprep programs. Learn more:
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December 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
When aspiring teachers learn to use #HQIM, they’re better prepared to deliver rigorous instruction from day one. States like LA, TN & TX are leading the way by requiring or incentivizing HQIM in their #teacherprep programs. Learn more:
www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
Using high-quality instructional materials (#HQIM) is powerful, but only when teachers deeply internalize lessons. This resource guides instructors through the steps of internalizing an elementary math lesson and helps them avoid common pitfalls.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Using high-quality instructional materials (#HQIM) is powerful, but only when teachers deeply internalize lessons. This resource guides instructors through the steps of internalizing an elementary math lesson and helps them avoid common pitfalls.
www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
The PATHS to Tutor Act has been reintroduced in Congress. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation is a $500M proposal to expand high-quality #tutoring and strengthen the teacher pipeline by mobilizing teacher candidates as tutors, endorsed by 30+ edu orgs. www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
PATHS to Tutor Act | Deans For Impact | Deans for Impact (DFI)
Discover tools, reports, videos, and guides to promote evidence-based practices in teacher education. Enhance teaching with resources on instructional materials and more.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The PATHS to Tutor Act has been reintroduced in Congress. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation is a $500M proposal to expand high-quality #tutoring and strengthen the teacher pipeline by mobilizing teacher candidates as tutors, endorsed by 30+ edu orgs. www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
Advocating for change requires building trust and partnership. In Ep 3 of our podcast, Ryan Franklin (Philanthropy Advocates) shares how a coalition of PK-12 & #edprep partners is working together on policies to strengthen the teacher workforce in TX.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Advocating for change requires building trust and partnership. In Ep 3 of our podcast, Ryan Franklin (Philanthropy Advocates) shares how a coalition of PK-12 & #edprep partners is working together on policies to strengthen the teacher workforce in TX.
🎧 open.spotify.com/show/5MuyXf9...
🎧 open.spotify.com/show/5MuyXf9...
How can we prepare tutors to make a real impact—and inspire them to become teachers?
A recent study co-authored by VP of Growth & Impact Tracey Weinstein shows that DFI’s instructional modules boost K-8 math tutors’ effectiveness.
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A recent study co-authored by VP of Growth & Impact Tracey Weinstein shows that DFI’s instructional modules boost K-8 math tutors’ effectiveness.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
How can we prepare tutors to make a real impact—and inspire them to become teachers?
A recent study co-authored by VP of Growth & Impact Tracey Weinstein shows that DFI’s instructional modules boost K-8 math tutors’ effectiveness.
📘 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
A recent study co-authored by VP of Growth & Impact Tracey Weinstein shows that DFI’s instructional modules boost K-8 math tutors’ effectiveness.
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Impact Academy alum Gaëtane Jean-Marie shows how #edprep leaders turn challenges into solutions—leading with collaboration, listening, & a lasting network.
💡 Read Jean-Marie's story: www.deansforimpact.org/about/news-a...
📝 Apply for the Impact Academy today! www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...
💡 Read Jean-Marie's story: www.deansforimpact.org/about/news-a...
📝 Apply for the Impact Academy today! www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...
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Stay informed with the latest updates, articles, and insights from Deans for Impact. Explore news on educator preparation, teaching practices, policy, and more.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Impact Academy alum Gaëtane Jean-Marie shows how #edprep leaders turn challenges into solutions—leading with collaboration, listening, & a lasting network.
💡 Read Jean-Marie's story: www.deansforimpact.org/about/news-a...
📝 Apply for the Impact Academy today! www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...
💡 Read Jean-Marie's story: www.deansforimpact.org/about/news-a...
📝 Apply for the Impact Academy today! www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...
Too many new teachers enter classrooms unprepared to use high-quality instructional materials (#HQIM). Rivet Education outlines 3 specific strategies for supporting the integration of HQIM with all teachers.
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Aligning People, Time, and High-Quality Instructional Materials: A Path to Instructional Excellence. - Rivet Education
Aligning People, Time, and High-Quality Instructional Materials: A Path to Instructional Excellence Too often, school systems treat academics and staffing […]
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December 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Too many new teachers enter classrooms unprepared to use high-quality instructional materials (#HQIM). Rivet Education outlines 3 specific strategies for supporting the integration of HQIM with all teachers.
riveteducation.org/aligning-peo...
riveteducation.org/aligning-peo...
“It’s not fair that your ability to read might depend on the state you live in.” -Jennifer Alexander (@pienetwork.bsky.social)
In Ep. 3 of our podcast, education advocates discuss bridging PK-12 and #edprep policy so every student can access well-prepared teachers.
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In Ep. 3 of our podcast, education advocates discuss bridging PK-12 and #edprep policy so every student can access well-prepared teachers.
open.spotify.com/show/5MuyXf9...
November 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
“It’s not fair that your ability to read might depend on the state you live in.” -Jennifer Alexander (@pienetwork.bsky.social)
In Ep. 3 of our podcast, education advocates discuss bridging PK-12 and #edprep policy so every student can access well-prepared teachers.
open.spotify.com/show/5MuyXf9...
In Ep. 3 of our podcast, education advocates discuss bridging PK-12 and #edprep policy so every student can access well-prepared teachers.
open.spotify.com/show/5MuyXf9...
Great visit to Carson-Newman University and Jefferson County Schools, where future teachers in Tennessee are learning to use high-quality instructional materials #HQIM. These on-the-ground visits help shape DFI’s work to build strong, affordable teacher pathways.
November 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Great visit to Carson-Newman University and Jefferson County Schools, where future teachers in Tennessee are learning to use high-quality instructional materials #HQIM. These on-the-ground visits help shape DFI’s work to build strong, affordable teacher pathways.
Applications are open for the Impact Academy Fellowship!
Join 100+ #edprep leaders building community, sharing solutions, and driving lasting change in teacher prep.
👉 Apply now: www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...
Join 100+ #edprep leaders building community, sharing solutions, and driving lasting change in teacher prep.
👉 Apply now: www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...
November 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Applications are open for the Impact Academy Fellowship!
Join 100+ #edprep leaders building community, sharing solutions, and driving lasting change in teacher prep.
👉 Apply now: www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...
Join 100+ #edprep leaders building community, sharing solutions, and driving lasting change in teacher prep.
👉 Apply now: www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...
Mentoring new teachers takes more than lesson plans—it takes trust, care, and ongoing support. Teacher-educator Francita McMichel shares how holistic mentoring builds teachers' confidence and keeps them in the classroom.
Read more: www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
Read more: www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
November 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Mentoring new teachers takes more than lesson plans—it takes trust, care, and ongoing support. Teacher-educator Francita McMichel shares how holistic mentoring builds teachers' confidence and keeps them in the classroom.
Read more: www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
Read more: www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
Tennessee is making academic gains, but educator workforce challenges remain.
Our new TN Action Guide offers concrete policy actions to strengthen #edprep investments statewide. www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
Our new TN Action Guide offers concrete policy actions to strengthen #edprep investments statewide. www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Tennessee is making academic gains, but educator workforce challenges remain.
Our new TN Action Guide offers concrete policy actions to strengthen #edprep investments statewide. www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
Our new TN Action Guide offers concrete policy actions to strengthen #edprep investments statewide. www.deansforimpact.org/tools-and-re...
A new study co-authored by DFI’s Tracy Weinstein for Teachers College Record shows that training tutors to use #HQIM boosts their instructional skill & confidence in teaching math. @tamu.bsky.social, University of Virginia, @teacherscollege.bsky.social
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Tutoring the Tutors: Piloting Online Modules for Tutor Training - Andrew Kwok, Brendan Bartanen, Michelle Kwok, Kathy Ogden Macfarlane, Tracey Weinstein, 2025
Background: Despite intense national focus on the positive impact of tutoring, there is little empirical evidence on how best to train tutors. This is particula...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A new study co-authored by DFI’s Tracy Weinstein for Teachers College Record shows that training tutors to use #HQIM boosts their instructional skill & confidence in teaching math. @tamu.bsky.social, University of Virginia, @teacherscollege.bsky.social
📘 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
📘 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Preparing excellent teachers has never been more important.
The Impact Academy brings together deans & directors of #edprep programs to tackle challenges, build leadership, and ensure every child is taught by a well-prepared teacher.
Apply today! www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...
The Impact Academy brings together deans & directors of #edprep programs to tackle challenges, build leadership, and ensure every child is taught by a well-prepared teacher.
Apply today! www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...
November 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Preparing excellent teachers has never been more important.
The Impact Academy brings together deans & directors of #edprep programs to tackle challenges, build leadership, and ensure every child is taught by a well-prepared teacher.
Apply today! www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...
The Impact Academy brings together deans & directors of #edprep programs to tackle challenges, build leadership, and ensure every child is taught by a well-prepared teacher.
Apply today! www.deansforimpact.org/programming/...
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...
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
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@psteck.bsky.social on 4 conditions to strengthen teacher pathways @the74.bsky.social
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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.
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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.
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.
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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
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.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#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.
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...