‘Waterbury U' Program Helps School Staff, Allows Teachers to Advance Careers - Jolie Sherman, NBC Connecticut

A new program in Waterbury is helping teachers advance their careers and it is also a way to address a large teacher shortage in the district. There are teacher shortages across the country and the Waterbury school district is also feeling that pressure. To address the issue, Waterbury is launching a program that invests in and values its teachers. It is like a mini university for Waterbury teachers. "Waterbury U" gives them the chance to earn a master's degree or micro-credentials, a form of certification in a specific area.

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