The COVID-19 pandemic exposed and amplified longstanding challenges in the teaching profession, and many school districts are struggling more than ever to recruit and retain effective educators, especially those from diverse backgrounds. A comprehensive approach is needed to identify research-based solutions to strengthen the educator workforce.
Can the culture of an institution transform to embody a fundamental focus on character?
Natalie Gruber, doctoral student
- Article (co-author): Exploring Organizational Creativity and Mindfulness with Ravi S. Kudesia, TechTrends, October 2022
Leanna Archambault, associate professor
“What does the future of education look like?”
Cristóbal Rodríguez, associate dean of Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement at Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, has been recognized as one of 21 individuals that President Biden has identified as designated appointees to the President’s Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics.
The Commission is being created to provide recommendations pertaining to educational equity and economic opportunity for the Hispanic and Latino community, according to The White House.
Dina Brulles, academic associate
Arizona State University recently hosted a delegation from Jamaica to share global perspectives on education systems and personalized learning. Leading the Jamaican delegation was Minister of Education and Youth, the Honourable Fayval Williams, who was joined by Ministry officials, presidents from colleges of education and the U.S. Embassy.
Housed and managed by Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a comprehensive scholarship program that educates and prepares young people from Africa to lead change and make a positive impact in their communities.
In just one month, from August to September of this year, the Phoenix Police Department recorded 53 threats directed at a Phoenix school or staff member, according to the Arizona Republic. Of course, this number doesn’t represent all of the incidents as sometimes charges aren’t pressed or the incident stays at the school level.
Among other national issues, the pandemic exacerbated the troubling trend of fewer teachers entering the profession. In turn, it further strained the enrollment in teacher preparation programs in many colleges and universities.
While some universities are experiencing a steep decline in the enrollment of these programs, others have been forced to end them. Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, on the other hand, has consistently seen a strong enrollment, with the 2,841 students enrolled this fall being about 150 more than in fall 2019.