From Pipeline to Practice
This spring, with support from WPF, the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading will host a webinar series to spotlight efforts to build, strengthen, and diversify the K-12 teacher talent pipeline. In monthly sessions, Philadelphia organizations will join national experts, researchers, and educators to build momentum for scaling and replicating effective practices. The series begins on March 17 with an overview of citywide and regional work across the country.
The Teacher Pipeline: Creating Enduring Pathways into Teaching
Date: March 17, 2026, 3:00–4:30 pm ET
Welcome: Stephanie Waller, William Penn Foundation
Panelists:
- Scott Gaiber, Elevate215
- Ginny Johnson, TNTP
- Hannah Putnam, National Council on Teacher Quality
- Cindy Young, Ed.S., University of Tennessee
- Moderator: Lisa Roy, Ed.D., Colorado Department of Education
The session will examine aspects of the teacher workforce pipeline, moving beyond quick fixes to explore holistic solutions situated across the entire pipeline from initial attraction to long-term retention. Hear how community coalitions have approached this work and align stakeholders to bridge the gap between emergency permitting and full certification, how grow-your-own programs are building a workforce that reflects the diversity essential for student success, and how state policy and leadership is informing a sustainable system of educator development.