Exploring Innovative Teacher Solutions: NIET Joins the Apprenticeship 2.0 Podcast

NIET joined a dynamic conversation on the Apprenticeship 2.0 Podcast, highlighting the importance of partnerships, teacher leadership, and apprenticeship programs as strategic solutions to school staffing challenges. The episode features a panel discussion with leaders in education, including Dr. Joshua Barnett, Chief Executive Officer for the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET), Dr. Kiko Suarez, Chief Impact Officer and Head of Partnerships for Reach University, Laura Roussel, Chief Academic Officer for Teaching and Learning in Jefferson Parish Schools and Dr. Tamika Duplessis, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at Delgado Community College.

Together, they explored how partnerships and apprenticeship programs can address teacher shortages while promoting equity and academic success in underserved communities. The discussion covers areas including:

• The role of partnerships in supporting professional development for teachers
• How apprenticeship models are helping to grow and retain teachers
• Details on a recent grant awarded in partnership with Reach University and its anticipated impact
• Practical strategies for promoting equity and improving student outcomes in underserved communities

“Young teachers are looking for support and guidance as they step into the profession,” Dr. Barnett said in the discussion. “This is a nationally leading opportunity to see that reflected in practice, not just as an idea. Reach, Delgado, Jefferson, and NIET are partnering together to transform teacher preparation and educational opportunities for an entire community to serve as a model and spotlight across the state, and also continue to serve as a national model for others looking to bring the apprenticeship program as a key lever for teacher recruitment and retention within their communities.”

Tune into this engaging episode of the Apprenticeship 2.0 Podcast here to learn how innovative strategies in education leadership are shaping the future of teaching and learning.