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In their own words: Open communication, support help teacher apprentices succeed
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In their own words: Open communication, support help teacher apprentices succeed

Apprenticeship programs can provide trainees an opportunity to earn while they learn by embedding aspiring teachers in classrooms, supported by mentors and coaches, with coursework occurring primarily in the evening a few days per week.
US PREP Houston Learning Tour showcases collaborative strategies for strengthening the teacher workforce
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US PREP Houston Learning Tour showcases collaborative strategies for strengthening the teacher workforce

Houston’s education leaders gathered in February for the US PREP Houston Learning Tour, highlighting innovative strategies for teacher preparation, retention, and strategic staffing.
Houston teachers step into the policy arena with Teach Plus advocacy training
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Houston teachers step into the policy arena with Teach Plus advocacy training

Houston’s teachers are stepping up—not just in the classroom, but in the policy arena. At a recent one-day advocacy training event hosted by Teach Plus, educators from across the region gathered to learn how to make their voices heard at local and state levels.
Houston Endowment names 2025 Jones Artist Award Recipients(external source, opens in a new tab)
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Houston Endowment names 2025 Jones Artist Award Recipients(external source, opens in a new tab)

Launched in 2023, the award is named after Houston Endowment’s founders, Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones. The annual program was established to recognize local emerging artists and has honored 27 artists since its inception.