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FY24−25 Priority Goal

Support states and local agencies in their efforts to eliminate educator shortages at every school

Goal leaders

Roberto Rodriguez

Assistant Secretary

Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development (ED)

Maureen Tracey-Mooney

Senior Advisor

Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development (ED)

To achieve

The Department of Education will support states and local education agencies in eliminating educator shortages at every school including through more effective teacher recruitment, preparation, and retention efforts. By September 30, 2025, the Department’s efforts will have supported the creation of registered teacher apprenticeship programs in 35 states and doubled enrollment levels, relative to spring 2023, to more than 3,000 apprentices.

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