Let’s get real here: great teachers aren’t spawned fully formed. People- learners seeking to become leaders- become great teachers through hard work, continuous learning, and community investments. So what is the existing infrastructure for people who want to teach to become high-quality educators?

And don't worry, we're also talking Democracy in Action, continuing to honor Independence Day yesterday while engaging in the civic duty of opposing the creep of Christian nationalism.

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