For some time, teacher education has struggled to connect with practitioners and provide a pathway to real change in education. During the pandemic, most field placements were lost and many school partnerships dissolved, giving our future teachers even less practice in the field. However, new research has shown that a few simple steps can create lasting impact in teacher quality and retention. Expert Leah Wasburn-Moses presents these crucial elements in a structured, practical way that can lead to immediate change in your setting.

Leah Wasburn-Moses is Professor of Educational Psychology at Miami University. She is the author of numerous articles on innovation in teacher education, including her recent book Student Teaching: Past, Present, and Future (Lexington, 2020). Her Campus Mentors on-campus alternative school model has won national awards for its positive youth outcomes.