TNTP CEO Dr. Tequilla Brownie and Forward Arkansas executive director Ben Kutylo recently wrote about the innovative strategies being implemented across Arkansas to address teacher shortages, including a shout-out of ATC!
“Arkansas is also removing barriers that keep talented prospective teachers away from the classroom, especially in high-need regions. Programs such as the Arkansas Professional Educator Pathway and the Arkansas Teacher Corps exemplify the state’s approach. These initiatives provide alternative routes for individuals with bachelor’s degrees, enabling them to become full-time, paid teachers while completing their licensure requirements. The programs are also helping to diversify the educator workforce: For example, 86 percent of the teachers in the 2024 Teacher Corps cohort identify as people of color.”