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Tennessee Teach Back Initiative

The MTSU Tennessee Teach Back Initiative (TTBI) is a teacher preparation initiative developed by the College of Education that works with partnering school districts in Tennessee to help diverse and committed students as they work through their teacher education program. TTBI guarantees a teaching job or employment upon graduation in the partnering school district, in turn, helping to address the statewide and regional teacher shortage we are experiencing. It will promote the career of teaching as an opportunity to make a positive impact in our communities. The TTBI’s efforts will positiviely add to the economic health and vitality of the state.

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Benefits for Students

Last-dollar funding
Option to live with other education students in the Difference Makers Living-Learning Community on campus
Specialized engagement and advising support
Praxis prep workshops
Mentoring and networking opportunities
Career readiness and induction support
Guaranteed position in sponsor district

Interested in learning more? Fill out this Interest Form!

Requirements

Freshman: Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of high school graduation, and/or a 21 ACT or higher composite ACT.
Transfer: Must have a cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or higher and meet the individualized requirements necessary to be admitted into MTSU’s Teacher Education Program.

Benefits for District Partners

Districts will partner with MTSU to mentor and prepare students for employment in their schools. Participating partners will be included in all aspects of the program, including recruitment, retention, and career opportunities for students. Sponsoring districts will provide funding for any portion of the student’s bill that is not covered by scholarships or grants, giving districts the opportunity to partner with students from the very beginning of their educational career.

Interested in being a school district PARTNER of the TTBI program?

TTBI “Dean’s List” Donors

Our future prosperity and well-being are in the hands of those who have committed themselves to meeting the education needs of our youth. The following individuals demonstrate remarkable leadership within the College of Education by supporting the Tennessee Teach Back Initiative (TTBI) financial aid packages at the $5,000+ level.