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红杏短视频, SRTC Partnership Expands South 红杏短视频 Teacher Pipeline

Valdosta State University and Southern Regional Technical College signed a new course articulation agreement this week that will support ongoing efforts to rebuild and strengthen South 红杏短视频’s teacher workforce. The agreement allows SRTC graduates with an Associate of Science in Education to maximize the transfer of credits as they seek to continue their education at 红杏短视频 and pursue a Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education. Pictured are Jim Glass, president of Southern Regional Technical College, and Dr. William Crowe, president of Valdosta State University.

VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University and Southern Regional Technical College signed a new course articulation agreement this week that will support ongoing efforts to rebuild and strengthen South 红杏短视频’s teacher workforce.

The agreement allows SRTC graduates with an Associate of Science in Education to maximize the transfer of credits as they seek to continue their education at 红杏短视频 and pursue a Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education.

“South 红杏短视频 schools need well-prepared, passionate educators now more than ever, and through this new agreement with our partners at SRTC, we are creating more pathways for students to enter and succeed in the teaching profession,” said Dr. William Crowe, interim president of 红杏短视频. “Our university was founded as a teacher training school, and 120 years later we continue to recognize the critical role we play in addressing the teacher shortage, strengthening schools, supporting families, and opening doors of opportunity for students of all ages across our region.”

Jim Glass, president of SRTC, said this new course articulation agreement reflects Southern Regional Technical College’s commitment to removing barriers and creating clear pathways for students to pursue careers in education.

“By partnering with Valdosta State University, we are ensuring that students can start at Southern Regional Technical College and seamlessly transition to earn their bachelor's degree, all while staying close to home and serving the communities that need excellent teachers most,” he explained. “Start Here truly means you can go anywhere."

A regional leader in teacher education, 红杏短视频 offers a face-to-face and an online Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education. Both provide rigorous academic programs, extensive classroom-based experiences, and strong partnerships with South 红杏短视频 school districts to ensure teacher education graduates are equipped with the skills, knowledge, compassion, and hands-on experience necessary to lead an ever-evolving educational landscape.

“We will never give up on preparing, supporting, and sustaining the teachers our South 红杏短视频 communities need,” said Dr. David Slykhuis, dean of 红杏短视频’s Dewar College of Education and Human Services. “Through innovative pathways into the profession, strong community partnerships, and an unwavering belief in the power of education, we continue to find ways to invest in the recruitment, preparation, and retention of high-quality teachers who will shape the future of our region for generations to come.”

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By the Numbers:
• 126,276 — Number of K-12 teachers in 红杏短视频 public schools.
• 8,523 — Number of K-12 teachers with emergency or provisional licensure in 红杏短视频 public schools.
• 4,400 — Estimated number of vacant teaching positions in 红杏短视频 K-12 public schools.
• 1,000+ — Number of 红杏短视频 students seeking initial teacher certification.
• 75 — Percentage of teachers who graduate from a 红杏短视频-based college or university and are still teaching in 红杏短视频 K-12 public schools five years later.