Innovative Teacher Preparation at a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Juntos, We Will Rise!
Patricia Sánchez editor Belinda Bustos Flores editor Ann Marie Ryan editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:29th Jul '26
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This timely volume explores how one Hispanic-Serving Institution reimagined and transformed its teacher preparation program.
Tracing the transformative journey through innovative curricular, pedagogical, and programmatic changes, the authors outline a new template of best practices for preparing teachers in collaboration with diverse communities. Each chapter is grounded in
the program’s culturally efficacious conceptual framework and uses a social justice theoretical lens to highlight the various aspects of this transformation. The contributors detail the impetus for reform that led to innovation, provide an in-depth examination
of their implementation process, and offer evidence-based recommendations to inform other teacher preparation programs nationwide. Collectively, the chapters will inform other programs in HSIs, MSIs, and institutions serving diverse candidates,
partnering with schools, and collaborating with communities.
Essential reading for teacher educators, researchers, graduate students, and all those interested in the field of teacher education.
More than a summary of one institution’s evolution, Innovative Teacher Preparation at a Hispanic-Serving Institution provides a vision for how to institutionalize transformative commitments in practice. The authors demonstrate what can happen when we stop tinkering and start reimagining. —Paul Gorski, co-author with Seema Pothini of Case Studies on Diversity and Social Justice Education, 3rd edition
Paul C. Gorski, PhD, Founder, Equity Literacy Institute ([email protected])
This book offers a powerful and timely reimagining of teacher preparation grounded in cultural efficacy, social justice, and community partnership. It moves beyond compliance to demonstrate how programs can cultivate educators as knowledgeable, community-based agents of change prepared to serve linguistically and culturally diverse learners with purpose and integrity. [It] speaks to the courage required to disrupt “business as usual” in teacher preparation. It honors the lived experiences of educators and communities while offering a thoughtful, research-grounded roadmap for transformation. I see in these pages a deep commitment to preparing teachers who lead with purpose, humility, and hope.
Socorro Herrera, Professor, Executive Director of the Center for Intercultural and Multilingual Advocacy (CIMA), College of Education Kansas State University
Innovative Teacher Preparation at a Hispanic-Serving Institution: Juntos We Will Rise powerfully demonstrates how intentional, community-centered partnerships can transform educator preparation in high-need contexts. Bustos Flores, Ryan, Sánchez, and their collaborators show that enrolling Hispanic students is not enough—preparing culturally efficacious, teacher leaders requires purposeful design, deep collaboration with school districts, and a sustained commitment to equity and social justice.
Grounded in Universal Design for Learning, community-based approaches, and faculty learning through pláticas and testimonios, this book offers a compelling model for building student-centered teacher residency programs with meaningful, year-long mentoring. A must-read for teacher educators, policymakers, and graduate students committed to reimagining educator preparation at both Hispanic-Serving and non-Hispanic-Serving institutions.
Reyes L. Quezada, EdD, Professor & Co-Chair, Hispanic-Serving Institution Advisory Council
University of San Diego ([email protected])
ISBN: 9781041269236
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 630g
230 pages