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22-05-2025
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The Key to Educator Shortages May be in the Building: Study.com Survey Finds District Employees Believe Apprenticeship Programs can Close Gaps
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. , May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As educator shortages continue to plague districts across the country – across urban and rural districts – the solution could be in plain sight. According to a recent survey of employees in K-12 school districts, 75% of respondents indicated they believe teacher apprenticeships can help address educator shortages in their respective schools or districts. Additionally, two-thirds of district employees view apprenticeship programs as a viable option to becoming a classroom teacher. The challenge is lack of awareness of offerings in schools and districts: More than half of respondents (57%) reported they were unsure if their school or district offered apprenticeship programs. Teacher apprenticeship programs have expanded to 45 states as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. With more than 675,000 active apprentices in 2025, survey respondents have a positive perception of those programs despite their level of knowledge on a local level. Even still, the survey found that district employees believe apprenticeship programs offer tremendous benefits to those educator candidates interested in becoming a classroom teacher, including: 60.3% of respondents noted the ability to earn a salary while you learn 42.3% indicated the opportunity to follow a low or no cost pathway to certification 39.4% report the benefit of direct hands-on classroom experience "The growth of teacher apprenticeship programs has exploded in the past few years with more educator candidates looking for alternative programs to entering the classroom," explained Dana Bryson, SVP of Social Impact, "The increase in teacher shortages combined with the number of Americans looking for career workforce pathways through apprenticeships is reaching a perfect storm. Our role is to provide schools, districts and educator candidates with the tools and resources needed to be successful in their certification exams." In fact, the cost of certification (including for courses and exams) is the number one barrier for respondents not entering an apprenticeship program: 32% indicated the cost of certification as a top concern 28% reported concern about the time commitment 20% referenced the need to balance family or personal responsibilities There remains an opportunity though to encourage potential candidates to pursue an educator apprenticeship program. Among the factors respondents indicated would make them take the next step include: 53% indicated wanting financial incentives 45% asked for guaranteed job placement after certification 42% said paid time to study would make a difference 22% cited access to exam prep tools and resources The survey indicates that school staff already have the passion, perspective and proximity to make a difference in the classroom given the right resources and support. Teacher apprenticeship programs can transform school employees into certified teachers that can help address existing shortages. Methodology The "Teacher Apprenticeship" survey was conducted online from April 28 – May 14, 2025, and included 416 K-12 school and district employees across the country (not including certified teachers). For a full version of the report, please visit: About opens the door to the life-changing impact of education for more than 34 million learners and educators a month through its award-winning online learning platform for K12 curriculum, college courses and test preparation. With learners and educators in more than 11,000 school districts nationwide, is recognized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for meeting Level IV evidence standards. Headquartered in Mountain View, CA, has been honored as one of the world's most innovative companies by Fast Company and included in the GSV150, celebrating the world's most transformative private companies in education, for the last four consecutive years. The company has donated $29 million across social impact programs committed to increasing educational equity. These programs include Working Scholars®, an accelerated pathway for working adults to earn a debt-free bachelor's degree; College Saver, which has saved students more than $475 million in tuition costs, and Keys to the Classroom, which seeks to help aspiring educators prepare for and pass their teacher certification exams. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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30-04-2025
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Study.com Partners with RTI International to Expand Access to Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the K-12 Education Sector
Partnership continues the company's ongoing commitment to support educator pathways MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- provider of an award-winning online platform for K-12 curriculum, college courses and test preparation, has partnered with the Educator Registered Apprenticeship (ERA) Intermediary, managed by RTI International, to support teacher apprenticeship programs across the country. This strategic partnership is designed to improve the educator workforce pipeline, specifically by providing supported pathways through apprenticeship programs. Registered Apprenticeship programs in education have grown in recent years to help expand low-cost pathways into the teaching profession. Through this partnership, will provide 1,000 licenses to its platform that will be distributed to teacher apprenticeship programs that are engaged with the ERA Intermediary and do not have the resources to access test preparation courses at scale. "Our mission at the ERA is to help organizations recruit, train, and retain highly qualified educators using an apprenticeship model. This requires supporting apprentices through the program by addressing barriers to completion," noted Joyce Milling, ERA state coach. "When we met with an employer partner in Michigan, it became clear that passing the state licensure exam remained a barrier for a few apprentices. Although we had secured funding for the apprentices to re-take the state exams, we still needed a better way for the apprentices to prepare for those exams and wanted to find a proven method for that preparation – that's where stepped in with the solution." In a recent research project with ETS and teacher candidates with sufficient use of for test preparation consistently passed the Praxis exam at higher rates than candidates with less usage. For example, among re-takers in NC, those who met usage standards had a 1.7X higher pass rate. "With today's educator shortages, it's important that we provide solutions to aspiring teachers to help reduce barriers to entering the classroom," said Dana Bryson, SVP of Social Impact, "By offering comprehensive test preparation tools and resources, we can support a broader pool of teacher candidates – helping to create a stronger education system that benefits all students." Through Keys to the Classroom, partners with education departments, school districts, colleges of education and education-focused nonprofits to help aspiring educators prepare and pass their credentialing exams. This social impact initiative has received numerous accolades including Tech & Learning Back-to-School Awards of Excellence, THE Journal for Best Adaptive / Personalized Learning Tool, and Tech & Learning: Best of 2024. About opens the door to the life-changing impact of education for more than 34 million learners and educators a month through its award-winning online learning platform for K12 curriculum, college courses and test preparation. With learners and educators in more than 11,000 school districts nationwide, is recognized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for meeting Level IV evidence standards. Headquartered in Mountain View, CA, has been honored as one of the world's most innovative companies by Fast Company and included in the GSV150, celebrating the world's most transformative private companies in education, for the last four consecutive years. The company has donated $29 million across social impact programs . These programs include Working Scholars®, an accelerated pathway for working adults to earn a debt-free bachelor's degree; College Saver, which has saved students more than $475 million in tuition costs, and Keys to the Classroom, which seeks to help aspiring educators prepare for and pass their teacher certification exams. About ERA With funding from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship (OA), the ERA Intermediary seeks to assist states and school districts who are facing significant challenges in attracting and retaining teachers and school staff. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Sign in to access your portfolio
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07-04-2025
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Study.com Launches "Keys to College" to Help Save Students $1 Billion Towards the Cost of College Tuition
National initiative designed to provide pathways from college credit to degree completion MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- provider of an award-winning online platform for K-12 curriculum, college courses and test preparation, has introduced "Keys to College," a national initiative designed to help save students $1 billion in college tuition over the next five years. With college loan debt reaching an all-time high of $1.77 trillion in 2024(1) and more than 40 million American adults with some college but no credential,(2) is committed to providing a pathway to degree completion. According to a survey conducted earlier this year, college debt remains the primary reason why students withdraw, impacting the growing number of Americans with student loans and no degree or credential. More than 75% of survey respondents under 35 years old report that debt is a significant factor to stopping out of college. Men and students of color are disproportionately represented among the some college, no degree population.(2) "Education is the key to upward economic and social mobility, especially for historically underserved populations who are statistically less likely to complete their degree," explained Dana Bryson, SVP of Social Impact, "As an organization, we recognize the systemic challenges inherent in our education system and strongly believe that education technology can be a bridge to help all learners reach their goals." Since the introduction of College Saver product, students have earned and transferred more than 470,000 college credits, saving them $475 million in tuition costs. Students gain access to more than 220 ACE-approved upper and lower division online courses for a monthly membership fee. Credits earned through College Saver transfer to 1,500 colleges and universities. is working directly with higher education institutions and nonprofits to bring its "Keys to College" initiative to life in an effort to benefit the greatest number of students. Early partners of this program include University of Massachusetts Global, Educators Rising and Latinos for Education. "At the University of Massachusetts Global, we aim to increase access and affordability for working adults pursuing their bachelor's degrees by meeting learners where they are. Our partnership with is evidence of these efforts," explained Dr. Erika Saito, Director of Strategic Partnerships, University of Massachusetts Global. "Removing barriers to degree completion, by helping students address missing course credit, helps us impact the life trajectory of learners through education." About opens the door to the life-changing impact of education for more than 34 million learners and educators a month through its award-winning online learning platform for K12 curriculum, college courses and test preparation. With learners and educators in more than 11,000 school districts nationwide, is recognized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for meeting Level IV evidence standards. Headquartered in Mountain View, CA, has been honored as one of the world's most innovative companies by Fast Company and included in the GSV150, celebrating the world's most transformative private companies in education, for the last four consecutive years. The company has donated $29 million across social impact programs committed to increasing educational equity. These programs include Working Scholars®, an accelerated pathway for working adults to earn a debt-free bachelor's degree; College Saver, which has saved students more than $475 million in tuition costs, and Keys to the Classroom, which seeks to help aspiring educators prepare for and pass their teacher certification exams. (1) Education Data Initiative (2) National Student Clearinghouse Research Center View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE
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03-04-2025
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Study.com Relieves College Loan Debt for Four Students
Winners of the College Debt Payoff Program Announced MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- provider of an award-winning online platform for K-12 curriculum, college courses and test preparation, is paying off student loan debt for four lucky winners of its recent College Debt Payoff Program. Since January, current and former students have shared stories of overcoming obstacles and balancing school with other life obligations on the path to furthering their education. will pay off the student loan debt* of these four individuals as part of its ongoing commitment of providing access to the life-changing impact of education. Alexis McKinnie from Grand Ridge, is a recent graduate from Purdue University Global with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Anthony Villanueva from Sacramento, earned a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Thomas Edison State University and continued to earn a master's in social work from Western New Mexico University. Jeanette Hardman from Springville, teacher, Jeanette Hardman used to take the graduate education degree exams as well as to pass her teacher certification exam. Sadie Hill from Houston, TexasSadie recently earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Colorado Christian University and is continuing her education to become an Osteopathic Doctor – specializing in Neurology – at Sam Houston State University. "We firmly believe that education is the bridge to upward mobility, especially among first-generation college students," said Dana Bryson, SVP of Social Impact, "Our courses are designed to build confidence in learners while making their education journey more affordable. In fact, since we introduced our College Saver program offering 220 flexible online courses, we've helped to save students more than $475 million in tuition costs." For more information about the winners and to watch their videos, please visit About opens the door to the life-changing impact of education for more than 34 million learners and educators a month through its award-winning online learning platform for K12 curriculum, college courses and test preparation. With learners and educators in more than 11,000 school districts nationwide, is recognized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for meeting Level IV evidence standards. Headquartered in Mountain View, CA, has been honored as one of the world's most innovative companies by Fast Company and included in the GSV150, celebrating the world's most transformative private companies in education, for the last four consecutive years. The company has donated $29 million across social impact programs committed to increasing educational equity. These programs include Working Scholars®, an accelerated pathway for working adults to earn a debt-free bachelor's degree; College Saver, which has saved students more than $475 million in tuition costs, and Keys to the Classroom, which seeks to help aspiring educators prepare for and pass their teacher certification exams. * will pay up to $10,000 directly to the respective student loan servicer on behalf of each winner. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE
