Grants awarded to boost Hoosier teacher attraction and retention
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More than a dozen school districts and higher education institutions are the recipients of nearly $11 million in grants from the Indiana Department of Education. The Attract, Prepare, Retain Grant program aims to support local initiatives to attract and retain teachers throughout the state.
The IDOE says the original grant amount for the program was $5 million, but was expanded to $10.6 million due to “an overwhelming number of strong applications.”
The funding, according to the state, will support schools and teachers in 29 counties.
“The recipients of this grant understand the challenges of today’s labor market and know that schools and community partners must work together to find creative methods for recruiting and retaining Indiana’s very best educators,” Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner said in written remarks. “Whether through the expansion of registered apprenticeships, Grow Your Own programs, or partnerships with local and national higher education providers, the innovative solutions funded by this grant will provide important support for Indiana educators and students.”
The IDOE says the recipients’ applications focused on increasing leadership and career advancement among existing teachers in addition to increasing opportunities for high school students and underrepresented populations to pursue teaching careers.
The funding for the grant program comes from the state’s Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund.
You can view the full list of recipients by clicking here.