DEED: More than 80 teacher apprentices statewide as state uses SAFE grant to fund tuition and mentor stipends Deputy Director Kelly Manning told the Senate subcommittee DEED received $1,128,000 under the State Apprenticeship Expansion (SAFE) grant this year to fund teacher apprenticeships, and that as of February there were more than 80 apprentices across sponsors and 47 DEED-sponsored apprentices; DEED is partnering with REL Northwest on evaluation and reported a 16% response rate to a teacher turnover survey.

Alaska is revolutionizing teacher recruitment with over 80 apprentices benefiting from a $1.1 million SAFE grant aimed at tackling shortages in rural districts!

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This EdTrust & TECA report confronts the problem of systemic barriers limiting access to high-quality, representative educators. Registered Teacher Apprenticeships (RTAPs) are a necessity for equitable talent pipelines.
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National report on teacher-apprenticeship programs (T-RAPs) highlights voices of apprentices, especially educators of color. A must-read for those looking to make real impact in our educator workforce! Read more: edtrust.org/wp-content/u... #TeacherApprenticeships

MSDE awards $19 million to expand ‘grow your own’ teacher apprenticeship programs; National Center for Grow Your Own to consult MSDE staff described a newly awarded multi-year grant to fund local collaboratives to prepare district employees and provisionally licensed teachers for state licensure through registered teacher apprenticeships and other “grow your own” pathways.

Maryland is investing $19 million this year to empower local educators through innovative "grow your own" apprenticeship programs aimed at transforming current district employees into licensed teachers.

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Minnesota Legislature approves funding for teacher apprenticeship programs Lawmakers allocate funds for registered teacher apprenticeships and mandate required program components

Minnesota's Senate Bill 2123 could revolutionize the education landscape by funding teacher apprenticeship programs, paving the way for a new generation of skilled educators.

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Minnesota legislature approves funding for teacher apprenticeship programs Legislature allocates funding for teacher apprenticeships to enhance workforce development.

Maine's new House Bill 1538 could revolutionize the education sector by creating teacher apprenticeship programs to tackle the pressing shortage of qualified educators.

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Preview of resource titled Seven Questions to Consider About Teacher Apprenticeship Programs

#TeacherApprenticeships: A promising solution with growing momentum. Explore 7 essential considerations for states and districts based on real implementation experiences ➡️ ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/Pro...