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This resolution urges the Professional Standards Commission to lead a collaborative effort to address challenges in Georgia's K-12 education workforce and teacher pipeline by developing comprehensive recommendations involving multiple state agencies and education associations. The resolution specifically calls for exploring innovative programs to enter the teaching profession, such as enhanced student teaching models and apprenticeship pathways, collecting detailed data on teacher education program graduates, investigating partnerships with postsecondary institutions to improve teacher preparation, increasing public awareness about teaching as a career, and developing retention strategies like mentorship programs for new teachers. The commission is requested to submit recommendations to the Governor and Senate by December 1, 2025, with a focus on data-driven and evidence-based practices to strengthen the education workforce. The underlying context is Georgia's current challenges with teacher shortages, the importance of effective educator preparation, and the need to attract and retain qualified educators to ensure high-quality education for students.

Education

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70642