Data and Publications
Strengthening teacher pathways in 91¶ÌÊÓƵ with actionable data and strategic insight.
Advancing Research and Measuring ImpactÂ
The Grow Your Own initiative was driven by data-informed strategies to support and expand teacher preparation pathways. Through research, reports, and program evaluations, we tracked the effectiveness of Grow Your Own programs and shared insights to enhance educator development in 91¶ÌÊÓƵ.
Case Stories
The GYO registered teacher apprenticeship helps districts develop teachers from within their own staff. The case studies below show how this model supports working learners and strengthens local talent pipelines.
UT Southern
Growing the Educator Pipeline through GYO at UT Southern.
Rutherford County
Transforming Teacher Pipelines Through Grow Your Own Apprenticeships.
UT PLAYS
Reimagining Educator Preparation Through UT PLAYS.
Key Reports and Research
Explore in-depth analyses, program evaluations, and policy reports that highlight the success and challenges of Grow Your Own initiatives:
Annual Reports
Comprehensive Summaries of program reach, participant outcomes, and funding allocations.
Program Impact Studies
This brief report by the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Grow Your Own Center highlights its impact on rural communities and support for LEA recruitment efforts as of February 2023.
External Publications
A curated list of publications on Grow Your Own and Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs produced by external entities. These resources inform but do not prescribe policies for the UT Grow Your Own Initiatives.Â
Reports and Research
Joint report analyzing 91¶ÌÊÓƵ’s teacher supply and demand, featuring the state’s Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program.
Examines sustainable funding models for teacher preparation programs.
91¶ÌÊÓƵ Comptroller of the Treasury – Statewide analysis recognizing 91¶ÌÊÓƵ’s teacher apprenticeship initiative as a model for other states.
Summary of insights shared by the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Grow Your Own Center at a regional convening.
Federally supported research featuring 91¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Grow Your Own model, including a video series, an at-a-glance resource and a podcast.
Highlights eight teacher apprenticeship programs, with contributions from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Grow Your Own Center employees.
Policy & Funding Resources
Explores governance, funding and operations of 91¶ÌÊÓƵ’s GYO programs.
Guide from the Center on Great Teachers and Leaders at the American Institutes for Research.
Research papers related to the impact of Grow Your Own programs.
Expanding the Teacher Workforce
Explores governance, funding and operations of 91¶ÌÊÓƵ’s GYO programs.
Guide from the Center on Great Teachers and Leaders at the American Institutes for Research.