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Learn more about the innovative model of Apprenticeships to develop the next generation of educators.
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Apprenticeship in Action for Future Educators
Meet Lexi, a high school and college graduate, and a working mom. She began her career in education as a teacher aide in Hoosick Falls, NY, where she quickly discovered a deep passion for working with students and a natural talent for supporting their learning. Despite how much she loved the role, Lexi knew that an… Continue reading
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Trends to watch in Registered Apprenticeship Programs for Educators
Emerging Trends in Registered Apprenticeship Programs for Educators As the NYS Educator Workforce Development Hub, we are closely tracking the strategies and policies reshaping how educators are trained, supported, and retained within the state and beyond. These shifts are not just about improving and building pipelines, they are a representation of meeting the needs of… Continue reading
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Part 1: Laying the Foundation to Build a Pipeline for Special Education Teachers Using Apprenticeships
Over the past few years, I’ve worked closely with school systems and education leaders across NYS who are urgently trying to fill special education teaching roles with effective, well-prepared educators. But the challenge is growing. Special education positions are among the most complex in any school and increasingly, the hardest to staff. According to federal… Continue reading
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Decision Point: Embarking on a Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway
With traditional educator preparation programs struggling to attract new candidates, particularly in rural areas, innovative approaches like New York’s Registered Apprenticeship Program are helping career changers like Olivia find their way into the classroom and build lasting careers. We sat down with Olivia to learn about her experience as a Teacher Apprentice with Classroom Academy.… Continue reading
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Sustainability as a Mindset
As the school year wraps up, educational agencies are grappling with a critical question: How do we build programs for sustainability in an ever-evolving landscape? In a time of shifting political winds, uncertain funding, and evolving school needs, sustainability can’t be a checkbox, it must be a mindset. As the HUB’s Director put it, “Sustainability… Continue reading
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Is Student Debt Holding Back Our Educators?
Becoming a teacher has always been a calling for many but lately, it’s felt more like a financial gamble. Across the country, school districts are struggling with severe teacher shortages, and fewer people are entering the profession. At the same time, the federal government has restarted student loan collections after a five-year pause. For many… Continue reading
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From Celebration to Sustained Support: Honoring Educators Beyond One Week
Across New York State last week, classrooms were filled with celebrations: bulletin boards covered in kind words, carts of snacks making their rounds, surprise coffee deliveries, catered lunches and heartfelt notes from students and families. It’s a beautiful moment and one that’s well deserved. But it also raises an important question: why just once a… Continue reading
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Educators Always Knew—The Rest of Us Are Just Catching Up: The Importance of Meeting Future Educators’ Needs as We Build the Pipeline
Over the weekend, I was sitting with a few friends who are current educators. As someone who has worked in education for the last decade but not as a classroom teacher something clicked for me. In talking about their experiences, I realized what teachers have known all along: the best way to support learning is… Continue reading
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Pioneering the Future: Harpursville Blazes the Way with NYS School Administrator Apprenticeship
Across the country, the call for dynamic, well-prepared school leadership is growing louder and New York is stepping up in a big way. Leading this charge is Harpursville Central School District, the first in New York State to launch a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) for school administrators. This groundbreaking initiative is helping redefine how we… Continue reading
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Expanding Opportunities: The Growth of Apprenticeships for Educators in New York State
The expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs for Educators (RAPS) in New York isn’t just about building a robust, highly skilled teacher workforce, it’s transforming lives. As we spoke with apprentices and stakeholders across the state, we heard powerful stories of growth, opportunity, and resilience. Seeing firsthand how these programs are transforming not just careers, but… Continue reading
