One thing that Michigan school leaders and lawmakers agree on is the need for more teachers. Michigan has made major investments into getting more teachers into the classroom over the last four state budget cycles. By Amanda Rahn
Student academic and socio-emotional growth and success lie in the hands of the educator leading the room. That’s why participating in an apprenticeship program can be so important. By Calvin Smothers
Susan Waldecker is a teacher at Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy in Southwest Detroit and is enrolled in Talent Together, a statewide initiative. By Micah Walker, BridgeDetroit
For Ashley Rickert, finding her true calling was a journey of faith, perseverance, and purpose. By Adam Paape, Assistant Dean, School of Education
Talent Together aims to reduce Michigan’s teacher shortage by lending a hand to qualified candidates whose financial limitations might otherwise keep them from school districts in severe need. By Paula McCambridge
Compassionate leader brings decades of experience to further strengthen Michigan’s teacher talent pipeline.
A program that was started to address the teacher shortage in Michigan has grown and saw thousands apply in the latest round of applications. By Courtney Bennett
The State of Michigan is facing a severe shortage of teachers, leaving many schools and districts struggling to fill open positions. By Peter Maxwell
The budget provides money to support teacher recruitment, Detroit initiatives, community advocacy, rural schools, and transportation. By Hannah Dellinger
In an effort to address ongoing teacher shortages across the state, dozens of intermediate school districts in Michigan are coming together to work toward a solution. Mitchell Boatman
After scouring the state’s pipeline to find more certified teachers, a group of Michigan education leaders are now looking to create a pipeline of its own. By Tracie Mauriello
The legislature allocated $66.4 million to the Talent Together initiative— a partnership between 48 intermediate school districts spanning 63 counties from the U.P. to southeast Michigan. By Stephen DeLadurantaye
After scouring the state’s pipeline to find more certified teachers, a group of Michigan education leaders are now looking to create a pipeline of their own. By Tracie Mauriello
Michigan educators announced a statewide partnership to address the K-12 teacher shortage that includes apprenticeships, paid student-teaching experiences and zero-debt pathways to develop future educators. By Jennifer Chambers