The analysis found grow-your-own programs existed in at least 40 states and the District of Columbia as of spring 2022, demonstrating how widespread this relatively new way to address teacher shortages has become.
Given that these programs are likely in the earlier stages of development, there’s little comprehensive research measuring or tracking the success of grow-your-own efforts. The Annenberg study begins to provide a glimpse into what a larger-scale analysis of these programs may look like.
