129. Can apprenticeship programs alleviate teacher shortages? with Founder of National Center for Grow Your Own David Donaldson

When we think of apprenticeships, we often think of common fields like manufacturing, construction, and plumbing.  But now, with more than three-quarters of U.S. states experiencing teacher shortages, apprenticeship programs might be the answer.  What do teacher apprenticeship programs look like? How can they benefit our future educators? And can apprenticeship programs alleviate our country’s staggering teacher shortage? In this episode, David Donaldson joins Kevin to discuss the benefits of teacher apprenticeship programs.

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