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MS HR64
Resolution
Status
3/9/2022
Primary Sponsor
Kent McCarty
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AI Summary
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Acknowledges William Carey University's School of Education for growing Mississippi's teacher workforce and reducing teacher shortages statewide.
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School of Education grew by 700 students over 8 years, with 240% growth in undergraduate teacher education programs and 1,806 total students enrolled in Fall 2021.
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Graduated an average of 500 students per year from the School of Education, with 593 new education degree holders in 2021 Summer Commencement.
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Placed 421 first-year alternate route interns in Mississippi schools in Fall 2021 through the Mississippi Teacher Residency program with Kellogg Foundation and Mississippi Department of Education partnerships.
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Developed a "Grow Your Own" three-year teacher preparation program and partnered with school districts across the state to place teachers in their home districts.
Legislative Description
William Carey University's School of Education; acknowledge and commend success of in combatting teacher shortages in the State of Mississippi.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/9/2022