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The Surprising Way Michigan is Recruiting More Teachers Than Ever

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

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Smothers: The power of the teacher apprenticeship

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

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Talent Together creates alternative path to recruit and train Michigan teachers

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

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Finding purpose through Talent Together and Concordia University Ann Arbor

For Ashley Rickert, finding her true calling was a journey of faith, perseverance, and purpose. By Adam Paape, Assistant Dean, School of Education

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Talent Together: Addressing teacher shortages across Michigan

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

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Dr. Sarena M. Shivers appointed as Executive Director of Talent Together, The Nations Largest "Grow your Own" Program.

Compassionate leader brings decades of experience to further strengthen Michigan’s teacher talent pipeline.

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Talent Together Program Seeks More Funds as Teacher Applications Rise

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

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

The State of Michigan is facing a severe shortage of teachers, leaving many schools and districts struggling to fill open positions. By Peter Maxwell

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Michigan education budget contains some smaller-ticket items that could have big impact

The budget provides money to support teacher recruitment, Detroit initiatives, community advocacy, rural schools, and transportation. By Hannah Dellinger

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Superintendents from across Michigan are launching a program to address teacher shortages

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

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Michigan school leaders pitch new path to solve teacher shortage

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

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Michigan responds to teacher shortage with Talent Together initiative

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

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Michigan teacher shortage prompts superintendents to propose new certification route

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

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Michigan schools form partnership to tackle chronic teacher shortage

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