Money for Students of Low Income in Urban Education.
The School of Urban Education at Metropolitan State University has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.
The student teaching phase of licensure is a challenging requirement. Student teaching is a full-time, unpaid endeavor that can take 12 to 15 weeks, and presents a huge barrier for many low-income students who are aspiring to become licensed teachers.
This grant will help those who are fulfilling the requirement for teacher licensure by covering the costs of their tuition. It comes at a pivotal moment when Minnesota is facing a shortage of teachers of color and American Indian teachers.
