Outlet Title
A Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway in a Rural, Midwest State: Perspectives of Teacher Apprentices
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2025
Abstract
The national teacher shortage makes it challenging for principals and superintendents to hire certified teachers. To address this problem, a university in a rural state in the Midwest partnered with their state’s agencies to develop a teacher apprenticeship pathway (TAP) for 78 paraprofessionals working in the state’s public, non-public, and tribal schools. The TAP provides an organized pathway to earn a teaching degree. This study reveals the perceptions of the participants after completing their first semester. The results reveal that most experiences are positive, yet they desire more communication and help with time management. The results of this study can be useful to principals and superintendents who may be partnering with stakeholders to begin a TAP.
Recommended Citation
Schuh, M., Nash, J., Young, R., & De Jong, D. (2025). A teacher apprenticeship pathway in a rural, Midwest state. AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, 21(4), 36-47.