T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood ® MINNESOTA
Doing a lot more with a little bit less.
Taking stock of the last year feels pretty good to T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® MINNESOTA program staff. Leaner than ever, the program has lowered administrative or overhead costs by ten percent this year while increasing the number of recipients by seven percent. Streamlining procedures, perfecting systems and managing efficiency have been priorities which have really impacted the outcomes of the year.
This year's recipients:
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Saw a 9.25% wage increase over the course of the program year
Accounted for a highly stable portion of the workforce with a 2.5% turnover rate (as compared with estimates of 30% in the field as a whole.)
Well Educated Teachers, Higher Compensation,
and Lower Turnover
in the field Creates a
Strong Child Care System in Minnesota
Program Accomplishments 2005-2006*:
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198 scholarships were awarded
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Recipients attended 32 colleges and universities statewide.
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2,221 college credits were purchased by the program on behalf of recipients.
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$250,334 was awarded in scholarships.
Course Achievements/Credentials:
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1,804 college credits were earned by recipients.
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15 recipients have earned an A.A. degree.
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3 recipients have earned a B.A. degree.
"T.E.A.C.H. has helped me do my job better in so many ways. And keep in mind, my job is to do nothing short of teach young children at a critical time for them when rapid brain development takes place and important social and emotional learning is happening.”—TEACH Recipient
*July 2005-June 2006
