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MiEarly Apprentice

By Shelley Irwin
Published March 12, 2026 at 10:43 AM EDT
Teacher and Classroom
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Adrian Monge from MiEarly Apprentice

Michigan needs more early childhood teachers. We talk to Adrian Monge on behalf of the launch of the MiEarly Apprentice, an initiative committed to providing pathways for aspiring early childhood educators in the classroom. Adrian directs the Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative.
The Shelley Irwin Show
Shelley Irwin
Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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