Success by Degrees: Addressing Teacher Shortages through a School-Community College-University Partnership |
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| Authors: | David A Walker Portia M Downey Diane Kuehl |
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| Institution: | 1. College of Education, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb , Illinois, USA dawalker@niu.edu;3. College of Education, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb , Illinois, USA;4. Rock Valley Community College , Rockford, Illinois, USA |
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| Abstract: | Using a teacher recruitment and preparation model, a unique partnership between PK–12 schools, a community college, and a university is examined. The focus is on the training and credentialing of future educators, particularly from underrepresented backgrounds, in an efficient and quality manner to assist in meeting the current PK–12 teacher shortage. Data indicate that the partnership is progressing towards, or has met, its targets in addressing said shortage. |
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