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Grant expands access to teacher licensure, graduate education
- ECU launches the Kenan Residency to Master’s Fellows program with a $500,000 grant to expand licensure pathways for teachers.
- The R2M program provides an accelerated path for residency teachers to earn licensure and a master’s degree while teaching full-time.
- Fellows receive up to $8,500 in tuition support to become licensed in multiple education tracks.
- The program targets rural districts, prioritizing the 43 Latham Clinical Schools Network districts.
- ECU emphasizes mentorship and leadership development as part of the residency experience.
- The R2M model integrates graduate coursework with licensure requirements across multiple tracks.
- Applications for the program are open until June 15.
- The initiative aligns with ECU’s broader efforts to support licensed teachers pursuing advanced preparation.
- The Kenan Trust focuses its education-focused investments on North Carolina and surrounding regions.
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