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For Dean Pervis Evans, student perspective is essential to strengthen and diversify teaching workforce

Deans for Impact

Sitting in on EDUC 1301: Introduction to the Teaching Profession at Odessa College last semester, Pervis Evans is conscious that he doesn’t quite fit in with the other students, a majority of whom are recent high school graduates. But that doesn’t deter him at all.

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New Impact Academy cohort represents 25 states, reaches 15,000 teacher-candidates annually

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Building and sustaining a culture of equity and inclusion, and dismantling systems that oppress and marginalize. These institutions include public and private universities, a teachers’ union-led initiative, and residency programs. Six programs are designated Minority-Serving Institutions.

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A generational mission: Benjamin Riley on the founding of Deans for Impact

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It’s a maxim that has guided Deans for Impact (DFI) since its formation. Valerie will carry on the generational mission of DFI: to transform this nation’s educator-preparation system such that every child is taught by well-prepared teachers. Benjamin describes the origins of Deans for Impact.

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An introduction to our brand refresh

Deans for Impact

In 2015, Deans for Impact launched with an unwavering commitment to ensure that every child in this country is taught by well-prepared teachers. At the time, our work focused primarily on convening solutions-oriented education deans. Together, these leaders were eager to strengthen the way they prepare future teachers.

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2022 in Review: Building a Movement to Make Pedagogy a Priority in Teacher Preparation

Deans for Impact

At Deans for Impact, we stand committed to elevating teachers and teaching and equipping all future teachers with the scientifically-based tools to create rigorous, equitable, and inclusive learning environments where all students thrive. 10,000 future teachers prepared, 46% of whom identify as teachers of color. ▸ 20 fellows.

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Proving the possible: how an Ohio partnership is bringing tutoring to scale

Deans for Impact

Half a mile away, the College of Education and Human Development at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) had a ready-made solution: 58 aspiring teachers who needed early field practice with students to hone their instructional skills.

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Building confidence and joy: how tutoring is sparking promise in New Jersey

Deans for Impact

Joyful moments like this are common for seasoned educators like Steven. These programs are cultivating more authentic, often earlier, practice opportunities for the next generation of American teachers to build their confidence – and joy – in the job they’ve felt called to do.

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