The University of North Carolina system has allocated $400,000 to fund new initiatives aimed at expanding opportunities for individuals seeking to enter the teaching profession. The grants will support teacher apprenticeships and alternative pathways designed to address educator shortages by providing hands-on training and mentorship. Programs like these are intended to help fill gaps in classrooms while offering non-traditional candidates a route into teaching careers. The funding reflects a growing emphasis on diversifying how schools recruit and prepare future educators.
UNC System awards $400,000 to support teacher apprenticeships, other pathways for aspiring educators Richmond Observer
