Nearly $3 million will be divvied out among nine Mississippi universities to cover major expenses for 236 individuals seeking elementary and special education licenses.

The money, made available by the Mississippi Department of Education through its Mississippi Teacher Residency (MTR) program, was appropriated by the state legislature in its most recent session.

Funding will go to universities’ educator preparation programs to enroll candidates to complete an approved program to obtain their initial license or supplemental endorsement in elementary education or special education. The residency program will include training alongside a mentor, licensure testing support, professional development, and a commitment to teach in an area facing a critical shortage of educators.

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