Along with societal tensions, inequalities in resources, and various debates from all sides, the COVID-19 pandemic has had profound and likely lasting implications for K-12 schools and teacher preparation programs. This article explores how the international pandemic has affected K-12 schools, and thus has affected institutions of higher education as they prepare future educators. Learning platforms had to be implemented to accommodate different learning structures, and teachers and teacher leaders had to modify instruction to reach all learners. Recommendations include that schools needed to adopt and embed more technology to reach students at all levels within the K-12 schools, which relates to the training of candidates seeking teacher licensure.