Technology center gets grant to train high school teachers of science math foreign languages Posted by:
The Texas Center for Educational Technology in the College of Education is one of the recipients of a total $3 million grant from the U. S. Department of Education to recruit future teachers for high-need areas: science mathematics or foreign language. Upon graduating the students would teach subjects in need of more highly qualified instructors in schools where at least 40 percent of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch subsidies. UNT is expected to receive about $1.3 million over three years for the project called the Beginning Educators Gain Instructional Nurturance (BEGIN) project. The remaining funds in the $3 million grant will go to the other participating institutions: Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls; Vernon College near the Red River in north Texas; North Central Texas College in Bowie; Wichita Falls ISD; and Region 9 Education Service Center which supports K-12 activities in Wichita Falls. The grant will help fund scholarships for 175 future teachers to attend UNT. Midwestern State University. Vernon College or North Central Texas College. Each student will receive up to $2,500 a year for up to three years of full-time study. The center is recruiting students for the scholarships which will take effect in January. Students must commit to teaching in a high-need school in a high-need content area of science mathematics or foreign language. The grant will also help pay for technology tools such as Pads or laptops for students. In addition the grant will fund staffing and development for the program. The project will target students entering community colleges and students entering university teacher education programs. To qualify students must be full-time college students seeking teacher certification at one of the participating institutions. Students will also participate in a summer institute related to teaching. "This three-year federal grant allows us to provide financial support for UNT students preparing for the teaching profession in high demand areas," says Jim Poirot. Regents Professor and executive director of the Texas Center for Educational Technology. "This is going to help the Wichita Falls area and surrounding rural areas in providing highly qualified teachers in the highest needs areas. People who grew up in the area will have the chance to stay in the community and really make a difference," said Martha Peet director of the Texas Center for Educational Technology.
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