Educators Rising: Connecticut's New Teacher Pipeline
Educators Rising, a program designed to build pipelines of future teachers, is gaining traction in Connecticut. Several school districts, including Hartford and New Haven, have adopted the program, aiming to address teacher shortages and diversify the workforce.
The program, offered as part of the high school curriculum in schools like Weaver High in Hartford and Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School in New Haven, encourages students already in teaching, leadership, or mentor roles to consider a career in education. It provides a Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway with a full curriculum.
Partnerships are key to the program's success. They span the education spectrum, from middle schools to post-secondary institutions. This collaborative approach helps to retain students while building school culture and climate. The strategy also includes guaranteeing a job within the district upon completion of a higher education degree, further incentivizing students to return as teachers.
Representation matters. The program actively encourages men of color to consider teaching, as students are more engaged when they see educators who look like them. This diversity helps to bridge the gap between the demographics of the teaching workforce and the student population, with approximately 60% of teachers currently working within 20 miles of where they graduated high school.
Educators Rising is not just about filling vacancies; it's about cultivating a diverse and engaged teaching workforce. By developing future educators from within their own classrooms, school districts are investing in their students' futures and their own long-term success.
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