Carole Basile
Dean, Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation
Facts and figures
"Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation is shaping the national conversation about the design of the education workforce and is partnering with schools, school districts, youth-serving organizations, foundations, governments and nongovernmental organizations to develop educational capacity across the globe.
We distinguish ourselves among colleges of education by the scope of our ambition, the quality and scale of our research and our positive impact on the broader education system. We bring people and ideas together to make education systems work better for learners, educators and their communities."
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Enrollment and student success
10,424*
Total number of students enrolled
*2024-25 academic year
3,416
Undergraduate students
7,023
Graduate and professional students
1,309
Faculty and staff members
83.2%
First-year student retention rate
1,148
First-generation students
7,905
Online students
2,547
Immersion students
Global engagement
MLFC is committed to educational innovation with a global reach. Through partnerships and student engagement around the world, we are working to address the universal need for improved education. By preparing educators, advancing teaching practices and supporting learning across diverse communities, we are doing our part to positively impact education worldwide. Mary Lou Fulton College currently has partnerships or engagement activities in the following countries.
Afghanistan
Albania
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Bahamas, The
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil
Burma
Cameroon
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Congo, Democratic Republic of
Cote D'Ivoire
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Ethiopia
France
Gambia, The
Germany
Ghana
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kuwait
Lebanon
Malawi
Malaysia
Mexico
Nepal
Netherlands
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Pakistan
Palau
Peru
Philippines
Russia
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Zimbabwe
Scale and positive impact
20,000
Learners currently being taught in team-based staffing models involving >800 educators on 253 teams in >100 schools in 14 states.
45
States in which MLFC has student placement agreements with school districts and charter holders.
1,002
Schools and other organizations in which MLFC students engaged in professional experiences in spring 2024.
100+
Courses and other experiences available to educators and others who support learners through ASU’s Professional Educator Learning Hub.
90%
MLFC graduates who secure employment in their field within six months of graduation.
10,000+
Community educators nationwide enrolled in MLFC’s Community Educator Learning Hub, offering scalable, self-guided training to support the education workforce.
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Academics
Our faculty is dedicated, experienced, and passionate about student success. With diverse expertise and innovative teaching, they create an environment where creativity and critical thinking thrive. Our academic programs challenge, inspire, and equip students for success both inside and outside the classroom.
Our priority is to support all new incoming students. The recruitment team can help every step of the way. Reach out to us and get started on your educational journey.
What will your Sun Devil story be?
Your Sun Devil journey will be as unique as you. Hear from recent MLFC alumni about their stories and experiences.
Habacuc Ortiz
Secondary education,
BAE, ’24
“I feel like I’m fulfilling my true purpose now.”
Danielle Maverick
Educational studies,
BAE, ’23
“Every child is a unique individual, and what I love to do as an educator is I love to tap into every one of their needs and get to know their personalities.”
Cristian Mendoza
Elementary multilingual education,
BAE, ’24
“Educators really change the future.”
Dana Shaw
Educational leadership (principalship)
MEd, ’23
“Pursuing this degree allowed me to focus on becoming more of a leader and help me move into an administrative role.”
Community embeddedness
94
Districts hosting job-embedded students
863
Schools with MLFC student internships and student teaching
2,147
MLFC students engaged in internships and student teaching
Global impact
Significant research funding
The college receives substantial research funding, exceeding $77 million annually in 2023, ranked #2 nationally. This funding supports cutting-edge research in education that influences policy and practice on a national and global scale.
Global impact and outreach
ASU and Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation are known for their global reach. They engage in international partnerships which connect educators with innovators worldwide. This global perspective equips students with the skills to address educational challenges in diverse contexts.
Systemic change
Through its Next Education Workforce initiative, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College is collaborating with over 100 schools in 14 states to expand strategic staffing models that support positive outcomes for both educators and learners.
