The Yotzrim Atid program is based on academic research that serves as both a theoretical and applied foundation for its activities. The research, led by Prof. Sigal Ben-Zaken, examines the professional identity formation of teacher education students and the program’s contribution to the development of educational practices, leadership capabilities, and socio-civic agency. The research and writing products presented here reflect an ongoing connection between academic thought and educational action, offering theoretical knowledge alongside insights that can be implemented in the field.