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How States Are Paving the Way for New Educator Pipelines
States are tackling educator shortages with innovative pipelines like paid apprenticeships, residencies, and tech-driven tracking. Craft Education’s platforms support scalable solutions, connecting systems to build sustainable teacher pathways.
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What Is a Teacher Apprenticeship—And Why It Works
Discover how registered teacher apprenticeships are changing educator prep—offering paid, practice-based pathways with real results for schools and aspiring teachers.
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Career and Technical Education Needs Teachers, Too
Career and Technical Education is critical, but CTE programs across the country are struggling to find qualified instructors. This post explores the national shortage, highlights solutions like flexible licensure and industry partnerships, and explains how Craft helps programs track progress and meet Perkins V requirements.
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Apprenticeships Deserve a National Stage — Will the New Skills Currency Deliver?
The U.S. government is developing a national skills currency to better recognize real-world competencies across education and employment. This blog explores why the initiative could finally elevate apprenticeships into the national spotlight — and why its $2B budget shift from the Department of Education to the Department of Labor raises tough questions about equity, infrastructure, and execution.
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The Evolving Role of Educator Preparation Programs: From Gatekeepers to Growth Partners
With teacher prep enrollment declining, EPPs are embracing partnerships with districts to build scalable, rigorous pathways. See how Craft Education helps make it work.
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Big News: We're SOC 2 Type 2 Compliant!
We’re thrilled to announce our SOC 2 Type 2 certification, ensuring top-tier data security for your workforce education needs. From secure AWS storage to WIOA compliance, trust Craft Education to protect your data and empower seamless work-based learning pathways.
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