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Five Michigan universities join collaborative to improve statewide teacher retention

Five Michigan universities launched a collaborative to improve statewide teacher retention through enhanced preparation and field experience.
Preliminary data show Michigan churns through teachers, with 8,000 entering and 7,900 exiting in the 2024-25 year.
Program aims to give future teachers more field time and mentor support to prepare them for diverse classrooms.
The initiative aligns teacher preparation with evolving classroom needs and curriculum.
Leaders cite hands-on learning as a key factor for effective teacher preparation.
The collaboration seeks long-term solutions to contract and workload challenges faced by teachers.
Northville educators highlight practical, field-based preparation as crucial for teacher readiness.
The CBS Detroit report frames the effort as a statewide teacher retention strategy.
The program is part of broader discussions on education quality and workforce stability in Michigan.
Officials emphasize the need for respect and support to empower future teachers in classrooms.

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