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The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program: A Case Study of the Use of Forgivable Loans in Recruiting Future STEM Teachers
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Smith, Katie N. – Journal of Student Financial Aid, 2021
In 2018-2019, North Carolina implemented a loan forgiveness program to recruit talented postsecondary students into teaching majors in needed subject areas. This qualitative case study analyzes the influence of the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program (NCTFP) on 10 student participants' college, major, and career plans in STEM education to…
Descriptors: Fellowships, Student Loan Programs, State Programs, Loan Repayment
'If I Do Science, I Can Get the Money': A Life History Analysis of Postsecondary Students' Decisions to Pursue Teaching Careers in STEM
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Smith, Katie N. – Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, 2022
The teaching profession is facing difficulty recruiting and retaining talent in the U.S., especially in STEM subjects. This study identifies the key experiences that shaped the academic paths and career plans of 10 pre-service teachers in STEM education who are participating in a loan forgiveness programme in North Carolina. Using life history…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Preservice Teachers, STEM Education, Loan Repayment