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Explore the urgent crisis in teacher preparation: declining enrollments, persistent shortages, and the rise of innovative apprenticeship models. At Craft Education, we're connecting systems to build seamless, work-based pathways that empower educators and close equity gaps for a resilient future.

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.

Grow-your-own (GYO) programs tackle the U.S. teacher shortage by training diverse school staff into certified educators. Debunking myths about scope, quality, cost, and standards, this blog highlights Talent Together’s 98% success and Craft Education’s role in scaling sustainable teacher pipelines. 🌱

Traditional teacher preparation programs are outdated and underserving both schools and aspiring educators. Teacher apprenticeships—especially those supported by organizations like Craft Education—offer a pragmatic, scalable, and more effective alternative.

Discover how registered teacher apprenticeships are changing educator prep—offering paid, practice-based pathways with real results for schools and aspiring teachers.

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.

With teacher prep enrollment declining, EPPs are embracing partnerships with districts to build scalable, rigorous pathways. See how Craft Education helps make it work.

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.

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.