The U.S. Department of Education has issued a notice inviting applications for fiscal year 2022 for the Teacher Quality Partnership program, which will award $35 million to boost teacher preparation programs at the undergraduate or “fifth year” level.
“Across the country, we must continue the necessary work of developing a strong, diverse educator workforce for today and tomorrow,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona in a recent release. “High-quality educator preparation programs and teacher residencies are integral to this effort. Effective programs have positive effects on teacher candidates — including boosting the likelihood that they will remain in the profession — and they increase the impact that great teachers have on student learning.”
The deadline for notice of intent to apply is March 28, and the deadline for transmittal of applications is April 26.