Researchers found that high school participants in Maryland’s Teacher Academy were 45% more likely to become teachers within 10 years. The program represents a grow-your-own initiative aimed at building a local teacher pipeline. This demonstrates a positive return on investment for such educational programs in addressing teacher shortages.
Key Points
- 45% higher likelihood of participants becoming teachers in 10 years
- Focuses on high school students in Teacher Academy of Maryland
- Highlights effectiveness of grow-your-own teacher programs
Implications for Educational Freedom
This program strengthens the public school teacher workforce through government-supported initiatives, potentially reducing the urgency for school choice reforms by addressing shortages in traditional systems. It has no direct impact on expanding parental rights or vouchers but may indirectly support maintaining the status quo in public education.
Source: Maryland sees return on investment in grow-your-own programs
