COLUMBIA, S.C., July 3, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- As the nation grapples with an unprecedented
teacher attrition crisis, the June
27th proposed elimination of Title II-A funding from the
federal education budget for FY25 poses a severe threat to the
quality of education. These funds are used to strengthen the
preparedness of teachers. Title II-A funding, essential for the
professional development and retention of teachers, is on the
chopping block at a time when the educational system is already in
disarray from the impending end of ESSER funds.
"Removing this support would be
catastrophic!"
Tracey Bryant Stuckey, a leader
in the educational field, specializes in delivering relevant,
student-centered and transformative professional development that
is rooted deep in the principles and practices of the National
Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Professional development
programs such as the National Board are essential in teacher
development, which in turn impact student performance in a big way.
However, these programs are costly and teachers simply do not earn
enough to afford the professional development out of their own
pocket.
"This is where Title II-A funding is vital for teachers as it
offers principals and districts an avenue for funding their
teachers' professional growth in high quality professional
development programs," said Stuckey. "At a time when teacher morale
is at an all-time low and the attrition rate is skyrocketing,
removing this support would be catastrophic." Tracey Bryant Stuckey and Learning Forward
invite you to fight and protect this necessary learning and
professional development of teachers by sending a message to your
members of Congress now, demanding that Title II-A funding not be
cut!
Title II-A is also responsible for many programs that support
new teachers including mentorship programs. Without mentors, new
teachers will struggle to adapt and grow professionally, thus
creating an equity gap between students in a veteran teacher's
classroom and those assigned to a novice teacher. This compounded
with the lack of growth opportunity without these professional
development funds will cause attrition to soar even higher, and at
that point, will ultimately be infringing on an entire generation's
human right to education.
The House Appropriations Subcommittee is set to propose FULL
ELIMINATION of Title II-A for FY 25. We need your voice to speak up
for our students and teachers. Let your congressional
representatives know they need to reject the House version of the
appropriations bill.
TraceyBryantStuckey.com proudly stands in support of other
organizations, such as Learning Forward, who are champions for
highly effective professional learning and catalysts for change.
Learning Forward demonstrates evidence and research that informs
professional learning decisions. You are invited to stand with us.
Please send a message to your members of Congress now,
demanding that Title II-A funding not be cut!
For Media Contact:
Kyle
Smith
Kyle@streamingwisdommedia.com
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