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Translating a national policy framework into state action: a roadmap for teacher pathways
DFI will release a series of state action guides to strengthen pathways into teaching.
Patrick Steck
November 19, 2025
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Ed-prep leaders as advocates: building a coalition, not competition
Cece Zhou
November 06, 2025
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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.
October 31, 2025
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How rewarding service while learning makes teacher prep more accessible
Policy can be leveraged to lower financial barriers for aspiring educators to enter pathways.
Cece Zhou
Geoff Carlisle
September 12, 2025
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How aligning HQIM use across ed-prep and PK-12 ensures more novice teachers provide rigorous student learning experiences
Cece Zhou
August 26, 2025
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How ed-prep programs can strengthen new teacher retention through mentorship and induction
Cece Zhou
August 19, 2025
News
Pathways Into Teaching on the All Things Education Podcast
DFI's Patrick Steck and Geoff Carlisle join this TeachPlus Texas podcast to discuss HB2 in Texas.
August 04, 2025
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Building the Workforce for Tutoring: Emerging Options & Strategies
Panelists discuss emerging strategies for building a sustainable tutoring workforce.
July 29, 2025
News
Let’s Rethink How We Teach Early Math – Starting with Teacher Prep
Ensuring future teachers know how to teach math to young children is among the most powerful steps.
Cece Zhou
July 23, 2025
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Deans for Impact Convenes 40+ Leaders on Capitol Hill to Champion Solutions for Strengthening Teacher Pipelines
Leaders gathered to call for renewed federal commitment to strengthening teacher pipelines.
June 26, 2025
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Teacher-Educators Urge Congress: Prioritize New Pathways to Teaching
The leaders of 40 teacher-prep programs came to Capitol Hill this week with a message for Congress.
June 25, 2025