Yeah! That’s a start but “Education interests” are really entrenched in the public school system. It will take a lot to change the mindset. A continuing decline in standardized test scores will probably help speed the change - that and parents finally saying they aren’t going to take it anymore.
Hillsdale college has a deal with Spring Arbor college about 25 miles to the north where a student who wants the teaching degree can work on it at the same time they’re getting the required 4 year degree.