Dr. Sarena M. Shivers Appointed as Executive Director of Talent Together, the Nation’s Largest “Grow your Own” Program

Dr. Sarena M. Shivers Appointed as Executive Director of Talent Together the Nation’s Largest “Grow Your Own” Program Compassionate leader brings decades of experience to further strengthen Michigan’s teacher talent pipeline Michigan, Nov. 21, 2024 – Talent Together, the nation’s largest “grow your own” program, focusedon strengthening Michigan’s teacher talent pipeline, welcomes its first executive […]

Meet a TC: Elizabeth Boznango

When US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited Glencairn Elementary School in East Lansing to learn about Talent Together, Sarah Al-Kabour—a Kindergarten Apprentice Teacher at Glencairn—knew she wanted to demonstrate the real challenges that aspiring teachers face.

Meet Crystal Boddy: Special Education Apprentice

Crystal Boddy, Apprentice Teacher at Allegan Area ESA, shows off her classroom schedule.

Meet Crystal Boddy – Special Education Apprentice Apprentice’s Mentor and School Leaders Support Her Growth September 9, 2024 Crystal Boddy, a Special Education Apprentice Teacher, in her classroom. Meet Crystal Boddy, a former paraprofessional at Allegan Area ESA. Crystal is now embarking on her Apprenticeship Year at Talent Together, working side-by-side with her mentor teacher in a […]

‘Talent Together’ program seeks more funds as teacher applications rise

‘Talent Together’ Program Seeks More Funds as Teacher Applications Rise Talent Together saw thousands of applications By Courtney Bennett FLINT, Mich. – A program that was started to address the teacher shortage in Michigan has grown and saw thousands apply in the latest round of applications. It’s called Talent Together Grow Your Own Program and […]

State program aims to get more teachers by paying for a degree or certification

State program aims to get more teachers by paying for a degree or certification Experts say the teacher shortage in Michigan is growing By Peter Maxwell The State of Michigan is facing a severe shortage of teachers, leaving many schools and districts struggling to fill open positions. Teacher applications are coming in at about half […]