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MSU’s Teacher Preparation Program becomes more affordable, addresses teacher shortage
DATE: December 2, 2022
The Michigan State University Teacher Preparation Program is moving from a five-year to a four-year model, beginning in fall 2023. The change also addresses a concerning teacher-shortage trend. In 2021, research from MSU’s Education Policy Innovation Collaborative, the Michigan Department of Education and the Center for Educational Performance and Information found that more Michigan teachers exited the profession than entered, and new teachers were less likely to renew their teaching certificates.
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