In drawing from experiences as both a new teacher and a principal, Dr. Dwinal-Palisch highlighted why many communities still struggle to retain teachers, the importance of affordability and career exposure in part of a teacher’s training, and how Reach’s fully job-embedded Apprenticeship Degree program is resulting in qualified, representative, and classroom-ready teachers, while also achieving higher retention in the profession.
Watch the full-length interview, which includes perspectives from two former teachers: