DOD's Troops to Teachers Program (TTT) (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Revised March 15, 2018 |
| Report Number |
IF10850 |
| Report Type |
In Focus |
| Authors |
Kristy N. Kamarck, Eva G. McKinsey |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
| Older Revisions |
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Summary:
Over the past few decades, Congress has authorized dozens
of programs to provide educational assistance, credentialing
opportunities, and employment support to service members
transitioning to civilian life. One of these programs, Troops
to Teachers (TTT), has been a congressionally authorized
program since 1993 (see 10 U.S.C. §1154), though various
Service-level initiatives preceded it. TTT supports veterans
transitioning to careers in education. Congress initially
intended the program to meet the dual objectives of (1)
providing employment assistance to transitioning veterans
and (2) alleviating teacher shortages nationwide,
particularly in high-need schools and certain subject areas
(i.e., math, science, special education, foreign languages,
and career technical education). Associated program goals
include, reducing veteran unemployment, increasing the
number of male and minority teachers, and improving
education qualities.
