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Alternate Route Guide

 A Guide to Alternate Route Programs for Prospective Arts Educators in NJ

Clarify the currently available alternate route pathways for prospective arts educators.

Create a useful resource that encourages and eases the process for working artists/teaching artists to become full time arts educators.

Address the recruitment needs for arts educators in NJ.

Identify the real barriers and the possible policy levers we can use to advocate for a better system.

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