SXSW EDU 2024
Building a Sustainable Pipeline to Educators
Description:
The teacher shortage in Alabama cannot be solved with quick fixes. A unique collaboration between Teach For America-Alabama and Breakthrough Birmingham is catching the attention of local school districts and policymakers. This fellowship piloted the programming for 2 teachers in 2021 and has since grown to 14 and is on track to create a sustained pipeline of 15 new teachers per year - including a 14% higher retention rate. We will share the wins, learnings, and opportunities to grow a coalition of organizations and school districts focused on educator recruitment, training, and retention.
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Takeaways
- The fellowship was created and sustained by a coalition of organizations and school districts that were driven to recruit more local educators.
- The fellowship is an example of how local organizations can respond to the needs of teachers in partnership with school districts.
- The fellowship is continuing to grow with other partners to harness the unique value add that each each entity brings.
Speakers
- Bryan Billy, Executive Director, Teach For America - Alabama
- Mariohn Michel, Executive Director, Breakthrough Birmingham
- Lana Higgins, Teacher, Hale County Schools
- Khadijah Abdullah, Vice President, Economic Development & Social Impact, Shipt
Organizer
Bryan Billy, Executive Director, Teach For America - Alabama
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