JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) through its Mississippi Teacher Residency (MTR) program is awarding $2,968,855 in grants to nine Mississippi Institutions of Higher Education (IHE). The funds will cover tuition and expenses for up to 236 individuals seeking licensure in elementary and special education.
According to MDE, the funds were appropriated by the state Legislature this year.
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The MTR will provide grants to the universities’ educator preparation programs (EPP) to enroll candidates to complete an approved program to obtain their initial license or supplemental endorsement in Elementary Education (K-6) or Special Education Mild/Moderate. MTR will include training alongside a mentor teacher, licensure testing support, professional development, and a commitment to teach in a geographical critical shortage area.
Applications were accepted and awarded to Delta State University, Jackson State University, Mississippi College, Mississippi State University, Mississippi University for Women, Mississippi Valley State University, University of Mississippi, University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University.
The respective grant amounts, which were awarded based on each IHE’s proposed budget, are:
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Delta State University – $280,000
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Jackson State University – $272,417
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Mississippi College – $119,684
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Mississippi State University – $1,298,981
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Mississippi University for Women – $140,000
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Mississippi Valley State University – $279,000
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University of Mississippi – $242,773
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University of Southern Mississippi – $196,000
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William Carey University – $140,000
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