Beginners guide to Educator Registered Apprenticeships…
If you’re here wondering what an Educator Registered Apprenticeship (ERA) is, you’re not alone—it’s a newer concept. Even with over a decade of experience in education, I found ERAs to be a bit tricky to grasp. Yet, I have to say, that makes them so exciting—they represent a fresh approach to teacher preparation, both in NYS and across the nation.Â
Imagine if teaching and a superhero training camp had a baby—that’s kind of what an educator apprenticeship is like. We’re here to unpack all the quirky details of educator apprenticeships and show you how they’re shaking up how teachers are prepared.
With the educator workforce shortage on the rise as districts struggle to attract and retain teachers, Educator Apprenticeships have quickly gained traction nationwide, with 37 states and counting adopting new programs over the past two years. But how did we get here? What exactly is a Registered Educator Apprenticeship? How does it shake up traditional pathways to becoming a teacher? Are apprenticeships the key to greater access and equity into teaching? And what’s with all the acronyms?
We’ll dive into these questions and more in our weekly blog series, “Learning Curve,” and we’d love for you to join us on this journey.
So buckle up and subscribe—this is going to be one wild, educational ride!
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