INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education has received a $5 million grant aimed at retaining teachers.
The "Attract, Prepare, Retain" Grant aims to help schools "strengthen, expand, and diversify the educator pipeline," according to a grant summary.
Eligible applicants for grant money include pre-K-12 schools, nonprofit organizations, education service centers or higher education institutions.
Applications are open now through August 5 at 11:59 p.m. Recipients are expected to be notified by the end of August.
Grant recipient must obligate all funds by September 30, 2024.
For questions, applicants can email eel@doe.in.gov.
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