Ongoing research led by Michigan State University Associate Professor Terry Flennaugh is examining processes in teacher preparation programs that aid in enacting racial justice. The goal: Understanding elements that work and suggesting improvements for all teacher preparation programs nationwide.

“We want to examine elements throughout all of the teacher preparation experience to find things that contribute to—or get in the way of—new teachers feeling like they can enact this work,” said Flennaugh.

The work is funded by the Hewlett Foundation, which originally supported the work in 2019 with a $450,000 grant. Hewlett refunded the program for an additional $850,000 in 2021 to continue and expand the research, providing a more holistic view of all aspects of teacher preparation.

Read more on the College of Education's website.