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FORT WORTH, Texas \u2014 More than 260 high school students from 10 Tarrant County school districts celebrated their commitment to becoming educators at a ceremony today hosted by Rev Partnership in the Interprofessional Education Building at Tarleton State University Fort Worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tarrant County high school students enrolled in Career and Technical Education programs sign a banner symbolizing their dedication to their future career at a ceremony hosted by Rev Partnership in the Interprofessional Education Building at Tarleton State University Fort Worth.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sophomore, junior and senior high school students enrolled in Career and Technical Education programs signed a banner symbolizing their dedication to their future career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere is something incredibly moving about watching young people choose to become educators \u2014 to dedicate their futures to shaping lives,\u201d said Dr. Rachael Capua, Vice President for External Operations and Dean of Tarleton State Fort Worth. \u201cAt Tarleton State, we believe in the power of teaching to change the world. It\u2019s more than a career \u2014 it\u2019s a legacy of impact, and we\u2019re proud to walk alongside these scholars as they begin that journey.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than 600 Tarrant County students will participate in education and training courses through Tarleton State\u2019s Tarleton Today dual enrollment program, which will offer nine hours in the education and training pathway for the 2025-26 school year, said Shayla Hoffman, Director of Tarleton Today. Crowley ISD, which has a unique dual credit partnership through Tarleton Today, will have around 30 students in education and training courses next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton State was the first higher education partner in Tarrant County to offer dual enrollment specific to education and training courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe piloted the Intro to the Teaching Profession course in the 2024-25 school year with 17 teachers and 358 students participating,\u201d said Hoffman. \u201cFor the 2025-26 school year, there will be 1,193 students participating in education and training courses. Out of those, 55% are Tarrant County students.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton Today partners with 84 districts across Texas, offering university level courses at 105 campuses. Students take courses over a traditional school year, receiving the high school portion of their instruction from their high school teacher and the university portion from a Tarleton State professor. In addition to course content, Tarleton faculty empower students with university-ready skills and provide professional development for collaborating teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rev Partnership supports Tarrant County\u2019s public education system by fostering relationships between school districts, businesses and social support infrastructure to help the region\u2019s 750,000 students thrive. The Tarrant County Future Educators initiative promotes partnerships between higher education institutes and school districts to address the need for certified teachers through a \u201cgrow your own\u201d teacher program that begins in high school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to celebrate the dedicated students in our region who are passionate about pursuing teaching as a career,\u201d said Regional Impact Director for Rev Partnership Dr. Laina McDonald. \u201cThe Tarleton Today program plays a critical role in supporting the path to become a teacher through dual enrollment opportunities for high school students, which is critical in addressing our region\u2019s need for certified teachers. By supporting the growth of local teacher programs, we are ensuring that talented educators are ready to lead classrooms across the region.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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