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

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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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Increasing access and affordability of pathways into teaching–especially for future teachers of color. 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.

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

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

Deans for Impact

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

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All that mattered in that moment was the pure joy that little girl had in knowing that in just two days time, she would once again get to work with Mr. Steven Volpe – a 10th grade history teacher serving as a tutor at the Paulsboro Boys & Girls Club in south New Jersey. Am I going to see you tomorrow?”. Not tomorrow, but Wednesday!”.

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UPitt Dean Works to Advance Equity in Policy, Practice

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Valerie Kinloch’s end goal as an education scholar. To advance equitable policies that are grounded in education is to understand the full humanity of people,” she said. “It It is to understand who people are, people's dreams and hopes, [and] what people want.” The individual in that position reports to her.

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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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