Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona today announced that the state is expanding the Educators Rising Academy curriculum in ten school districts across Connecticut, giving high school students access to a program that encourages students early on to consider careers in education and diversities the pipelines the state’s teacher workforce. Research shows that pre-college engagement that includes supplemental support, financial incentives, and targeted exposure for young, prospective teachers allows districts to invest in current students of color while also cultivating future educators.
