 Their efforts are aimed at strengthening neighborhoods and build the internal capacity of their neighborhood associations.Also in Fall 2016, Dr. John Gasko, Dean of the School of Education at UNT Dallas, officially launched the Emerging Teacher Institute (ETI) whose mission is focused on the concept of preparing teachers ‘…to effectively teach and reach students in high-need classrooms and remain stable in the face of adversity over time’.Michael L. Williams, former Commissioner of the Texas Education Agency, is working with Dr. Gasko to increase the university’s partnerships with area school districts.