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This paper argues that the stifling of innovation in teacher education has threatened the vitality of the field. This paper encourages a pluralistic approach to teacher preparation that the author believes holds promise for revitalizing the field of teacher education. The article argues that a pluralistic approach to the revitalization of teacher education must be based on the understanding that there is no one best way to prepare teachers. It highlights an innovative approach to teacher education taken by nonuniversity providers that could tailor their programs to address the needs of particular schools, districts, or regions.