Maryland is providing $1 million in grants to 11 colleges and universities within the state to create or expand online programs that will allow federal employees laid off by the Trump administration to earn a teaching license. The move is part of the state’s efforts to address teacher shortages.
The funding through Maryland’s Teacher Quality and Diversity Program offers former federal workers with bachelor’s degrees the opportunity to work in education through targeted training and school district partnerships, according to a May 27 announcement from Gov. Wes Moore.
Maryland’s targeted funding boost to address teacher shortages follows the U.S. Department of Education’s move earlier this year to cancel $600 million in federal funds for “divisive” teacher preparation grants under the Teacher Quality Partnership Program and the Supporting Effective Educator Development program.
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