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Governor Hochul Announces $14.4 Million in Education Workforce Investment Grants

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Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has unveiled a new initiative to support aspiring educators, particularly in critical shortage areas. The State University of New York (SUNY) campuses, City University of New York (CUNY) campuses, and private colleges and universities will benefit from the Education Workforce Investment Grants. This effort aims to address teacher shortages and provide a clear path for New Yorkers to become educators. The grants will be distributed through two programs: the Upskilling Paraprofessionals Program and the Alternative Teacher Certification Program.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Education Workforce Investment Grants will provide $14.4 million in funding to support aspiring educators.
  • The Upskilling Paraprofessionals Program will focus on teaching assistants and paraprofessionals, who are essential to the teacher pipeline due to their prior classroom experience and community connections.
  • The Alternative Teacher Certification Program will offer a pathway to the teaching profession, reducing time and cost barriers for candidates interested in a teaching career.
  • The grants will be distributed to SUNY, CUNY, and private college and university campuses as part of Governor Hochul's efforts to expand opportunities for New Yorkers in education.

The Upskilling Paraprofessionals Program will provide funding to existing programs or develop new programs that recruit and support teaching assistants and paraprofessionals in obtaining initial teacher certification through a registered baccalaureate-level teacher education program.

The Alternative Teacher Certification Program will provide funding to expand existing alternative teacher certification programs or develop and implement new high-quality, research-based, graduate-level alternative teacher certification programs.

This initiative aligns with Governor Hochul's vision to build a stronger, more equitable education system for all New Yorkers.

Statistics:

  • $14.4 million in grants will be distributed to support aspiring educators.
  • The grants will aid SUNY, CUNY, and private colleges and universities in implementing programs to support teaching assistants and paraprofessionals.
  • The Upskilling Paraprofessionals Program will focus on recruiting and supporting teaching assistants and paraprofessionals in obtaining initial teacher certification.

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