Sending Teachers to Underserved Areas of Tennessee

12/08/2024 8 min

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Episode Synopsis

The Tennessee Teach Back Initiative is a transformative program from MTSU's College of Education designed to address teacher shortages in high-need areas across the state. This initiative encourages high school students to pursue their teaching licenses at MTSU, equipping them to make a significant impact in underserved communities.

On this episode Michelle Stevens, Professor and Director of the Center for Fairness, Justice, and Equity at MTSU, provides an update on the initiative's progress and its growing influence on the future of education in Tennessee.

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