Disruptions due to the pandemic present partnership opportunities for districts and educator preparation programs (EPPs) to strengthen the educator workforce and support student learning. This document share ways that states, districts, and EPPs can collaborate during recovery from COVID-19 to strengthen systems and relationships. These include: (1) Hire and support preservice educators to help accelerate unfinished learning; (2) Partner to attract and prepare educators; (3) Rethink induction and mentoring programs; and (4) Establish or improve research-practice partnerships.