Deborah Loewenberg Ball

Deborah Loewenberg Ball is an influential educator and researcher known for her work in improving teaching quality and education equity. She focuses on how teachers learn to teach effectively and how their training impacts student success, especially for underserved students. As a professor and leader at the University of Michigan, she develops teacher training programs and policies to support strong, equitable education. Her work emphasizes the importance of high-quality teaching for all students and aims to shape better educator preparation to close achievement gaps.