Everyone gains through rigorous, relevant teacher preparation
Students, communities, and teachers all benefit when the best possible training takes place prior to a new educator’s first days and years as a classroom leader.
Emerging research shows that better prepared teachers are more likely to stay in their careers — bringing years of experience to the classroom and helping schools avoid the significant costs of recruiting and onboarding new faculty.
Making a large-scale, systemic difference in California
The CSU prepares more of California's K-12 teachers than all other institutions combined. As NGEI practices are adopted and adapted across more campuses, implemented in partnership with local districts, and infused with the university’s signature teacher preparation pedagogies, the positive impact on California students, communities, and teachers will only grow.
The California New Generation of Educators Initiative supported and reinforced Graduation Initiative 2025, the systemwide effort to increase graduation rates for all CSU students while eliminating achievement and opportunity gaps.