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Solving teacher shortages starts in our own communities! Like many districts, Hernando County School District faced a critical teacher shortage. Instead of searching far and wide for solutions, they looked within—and found a gold mine of future educators. Through a partnership with BloomBoard, they launched the Associate Teacher Substitute program, creating a pathway for local talent to earn their teaching degrees while filling critical vacancies. This approach is not just a quick fix—it’s a sustainable strategy for building a strong, long-term teacher pipeline. ?? Read how they did it:?https://lnkd.in/gUh4qBqy #TeacherShortage #GrowYourOwn #EducationSolutions #TeacherPipeline #BloomBoard"

School District HR Leaders - Join us on February 25 to hear from Amanda Patti of Waukegan Public Schools and William Seng of Allentown School District about how they are successfully building teacher pipelines with on-the-job degree and certification programs! This webinar is being hosted by the American Association of School Personnel Administrators and sponsored by BloomBoard. Register at https://lnkd.in/gtSkhnya

We are excited to partner with Barry University?to launch an innovative on-the-job bachelor's degree program for aspiring educators! The J.E.T. (Job Embedded Teaching) Pathway program allows paraprofessionals and staff who are already employed in schools to continue working in the classroom as they earn a Bachelor of Science in education, with specialization options in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Exceptional Student Education. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gi_Htj9J

School District HR Leaders - Join us on February 25 to hear from Amanda Patti of Waukegan Public Schools and William Seng of Allentown School District about how they are successfully building teacher pipelines with on-the-job degree and certification programs! This webinar is being hosted by the American Association of School Personnel Administrators and sponsored by BloomBoard. Register at https://lnkd.in/gtSkhnya

Big shout-out to the first cohort of on-the-job bachelor's degree candidates at Shore Educational Collaborative! BloomBoard is honored to support you in your journey to become certified special education teachers! ??

?? Learn how Dr. Victoria H. Stockton of Bellwood School District 88 is growing her district's teacher workforce from within the community with an innovative on-the-job degree and certification program in the newest episode of the Shift Everything podcast with West40 ISC #2#2: https://lnkd.in/gwEUfapr

This week, we’re highlighting the thoughtful Misha Freeman! Misha comes to BloomBoard with a deep background as an educator. She is a former middle school math teacher, new teacher mentor, and adjunct professor. And, (drumroll, please) she has been a National Board Certified Teacher for over a decade! Her commitment to coaching National Board Certification candidates is what initially brought her to BloomBoard over 3 years ago. Now, she not only manages BloomBoard’s National Board Support Program, but also partners with school district leaders and higher education faculty to help bring on-the-job degree pathways to educators. Misha is incredibly thoughtful, always approaching her work from a team-centered and solutions-oriented lens. She is reflective, skilled at taking on the perspectives of others and avoiding assumptions that are not grounded in evidence and data. Ultimately, she always works to ensure our programs are driven by the people who are most impacted by them. We are honored to have Misha on the BloomBoard team! ??

?? ICYMI - How to Sustainably Fund Teacher Pipeline Development If you missed our recent webinar with BloomBoard President Jason Lange and Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Adrianna Chrestopoulos, be sure to check out the recording! Discover how innovative education leaders are successfully and sustainably funding their teacher pipelines. In this session, we explored: ?? The various funding sources available to school districts for teacher talent development. ?? Real-world examples of how districts are braiding multiple funding streams to cover tuition, stipends, and mentorship costs for on-the-job degree candidates. ?? Workforce boards demystified: Learn what they are and the funding opportunities they offer. ?? Strategic partnerships: How to collaborate with workforce boards to align teacher preparation programs with local economic goals. Watch the recording here ?? https://hubs.li/Q034Xb9f0

As a paraprofessional for The School District of Palm Beach County, Cindy knew she wanted to become a certified teacher. But she worried that going back to school would require her to quit her job. When her district offered her a pathway to get her degree on the job through a partnership with BloomBoard, she was thrilled to accept. Hear her story ?? https://hubs.li/Q033_x_Z0

By 2030, it’s estimated that Gen Z will account for around 30% of employees in the workforce. As we navigate an ongoing teacher shortage, it’s crucial to stay ahead of the curve in attracting and retaining this next generation of educators. From tech-enabled recruitment tools to on-the-job training to clear professional advancement pathways—current research sheds light on what Gen Z values and looks for in a career. Check out this helpful guide to learn actionable strategies school districts can implement to attract and retain Gen Z teachers! ?? https://hubs.li/Q033_xDz0