, an update to a 1937 bill passed on the heels of another economic crisis. This spring, federal lawmakers will debate strengthening career training opportunities as the pandemic continues to destabilize the postsecondary and employment plans of many young people.Mike WadleighAs a student, Jones is all too familiar with the problem of learning from homogenous, all-white teachers.
Even as an apprentice, Jones knows her racial identity plays into her presence as an educator. As she sees it, “being a teacher is more about being considerate of … kids’ circumstances and how they learn and what learning is like for them at home, than just teaching the material.” Future educator Emma Tucker has gained valuable lessons from her cohort.
“I work side by side with a lot of people that look like me,” said future educator Aariyah Johnson. Like Jones, Johnson is also Black. “It’s really encouraging and makes me definitely want to continue [working as a teaching apprentice]. And it makes me feel welcome.”For Jones, leading a classroom has turned out to be a natural fit. She has formed strong connections with her young learners, encouraging them to try reading more challenging books, she says.
Now, the high school senior is sitting on acceptance letters from three colleges, and feels good about her choices. This past year, she’s been taking CU Denver courses online, and the credits will transfer to any in-state school where she opts to continue her training next fall.
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