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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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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“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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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.

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.

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"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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