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Building the teacher workforce that Tennessee deserves
Tennessee Ed Prep Impact Coalition members champion solutions to strengthen state teacher workforce.
January 17, 2026
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Podcast Episode 3: Crossing the Advocacy Divide
Guests discuss how greater policy alignment can strengthen teacher pipelines and student outcomes.
January 16, 2026
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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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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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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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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
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Investing in RTAPs to Strengthen the Teacher Workforce and Student Outcomes: Highlights from Our Legislative Briefing
DFI met with Texas RTAP leaders to advocate for continued investment, innovation, and collaboration.
January 14, 2025
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📢 New Report: Fueling the Lone Star Teacher Pipeline
DFI partners with the Houston Endowment to release a first detailed look at RTAP programs in Texas.
December 17, 2024
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Deans for Impact Launches Texas Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program Tour to Highlight Exemplary Preparation Practices
Visits will uncover on-the-ground best practices for building and sustaining high-quality programs.
November 18, 2024
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Building Sustainable Registered Apprenticeships with Community Colleges
DFI joined the NACCTEP Fall Symposium to offer guidance on building high-quality apprenticeships.
October 17, 2024
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Tennessee investing in future teachers ensures Volunteer State students are served well
DFI's TN Ed Prep Impact Coalition leaders offer strategies to strengthen teacher preparation
August 15, 2024