Posted 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
New issue explores the power of nurturing what you've started
When I sit down with my team to brainstorm ideas for this magazine, the ideas we think of first often are the new and shiny ones — the initiatives that have just come to fruition, the innovative approaches or the work that is pushing us in new directions.
And yet, as we listed the stories we’d like to highlight in this issue, I realized something: They were new and exciting, yes, but they were ALSO ideas and relationships that began years ago. They grew from seeds we’d planted, nurtured and continued to invest in over time.
In this issue you’ll read about the Reading Buddies program, the Hear, Here project and the Teacher Residency Program. We’ve told you about these before, but things have changed. They’ve grown. They’ve expanded their reach and impact.
That growth doesn’t happen by accident. It takes people who believe in an idea, partnerships built on trust, a willingness to adapt and a commitment to keep investing in what is possible. It takes time, collaboration and people who are willing to see an idea through.
What an incredible reminder of something so important. As the School of Education, we have a responsibility to continue strengthening the work that is already making a difference while creating opportunities for new ideas, partnerships and possibilities to take root. Our strongest work often happens when those two things come together — when a strong foundation gives us the confidence and capacity to grow.
As always, I hope that you enjoy this issue of the Eagle EDge.
In partnership,
Marcie Wycoff-Horn, Dean
#teachproud
