July 25, 2024
Districts across California are struggling to hire teachers, but California doesn’t offer teacher preparation programs at community colleges, which is a barrier for those who live far away from four-year colleges.
In contrast, Washington State is preparing hundreds of teachers with bachelor’s degrees at community colleges.
What’s the difference between these states and what can California learn from Washington?
Guests:
- Saray Preciado and Jannet Zavala, Graduates, Yakima Valley College
- Michael Burke, Reporter, EdSource
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Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.