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

Deans for Impact

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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Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Named Provost at Western Michigan University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig, an educational researcher whose work on racial equity and teacher preparation has received national recognition, will be the next provost and vice president for academic affairs at Western Michigan University. He will do the same as provost at Western Michigan University.”

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Dr. Levon Esters Appointed Vice Provost for Graduate Education at Penn State

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Levon Esters will become vice provost for graduate education at Penn State and dean of its Graduate School, effective May 1, 2023. He is also director of the Mentoring@Purdue program and director of Cornell University’s Thomas Wyatt Turner Fellowship Program.

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Dr. Elizabeth Dooley, University of Central Florida

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Elizabeth Dooley is a professor of exceptional student education in the School of Teacher Education at the University of Central Florida College of Community Innovation and Education. She is the academic program director for the Ph.D. Teaching Learning and Development Track.

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Cal State Fullerton Gets $1.4M for Career Pathways Projects

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The difficulty of making a successful transition from school to the workforce remains one of the most persistent problems in higher education. The funding comes as part of a California program to tackle issues of equity in higher ed and the workforce. million in grants for projects to shape career pathways for students.

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How the University of Kentucky Is Beating the Odds of the Teacher Shortage

Insight Into Diversity

The decline in students graduating from teacher education programs and the nationwide teacher shortage have become more acute in the past five years. Recruiting more students to backfill the teacher pipeline amid a growing shortage in the U.S. is at the top of nearly every education school’s agenda. .

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MSU Cuts a Year from Teacher Certification Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dramatic changes are coming to the education program at Michigan State University (MSU), a response both to student needs and a nationwide teacher shortage. In 2021, students sent a letter to the provost expressing their qualms about the financial and mental burdens. They don't come back to complete student teaching.”

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