Deans for Impact is committed to transforming educator preparation and elevating the teaching profession. To achieve this goal, we must take responsibility for improving how we prepare teachers and unite behind a collective vision for change that’s informed by data and focused on outcomes.
Many educator-preparation programs are failing to prepare novice teachers for the realities of the classroom. The result is a profession plagued by turnover and low morale, and a national student body struggling to compete in an increasingly competitive world.
We work with leaders of educator-preparation programs to transform how they prepare teachers. To do this, we give leaders resources and support, and advocate for national and state policies to bolster that work.
Teachers who are prepared for day one will stay in the classroom longer and will achieve better results for students. We strive to create a world-class educator-preparation system -- a system in which all students will be taught by effective, well-prepared educators.
Practice with Purpose: The Emerging Science of Teacher Expertise connects the principles of deliberate practice with the methods used to prepare and develop teaching skill.
