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.
Houston Endowment President and CEO Ann Stern urged supporters of public education to draw inspiration from Houston’s history as they work to build a better future for the region’s children.
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’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.
In an effort to raise awareness of promising solutions to the ongoing teacher shortage Deans for Impact (DFI) is touring apprenticeship programs in Texas. A series of site visits aims to highlight exemplary components of Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs (RTAPs).
The Texas Education Symposium recently brought together education leaders, policymakers, and advocates to explore solutions to one of the most pressing issues in public education.