The Michigan Department of Education has awarded nearly $12. 1 million to 121 districts to provide support to new teachers, school administrators, and school counselors. Local districts may use these funds for stipends and training for mentors of teachers, school counselors, and administrators; books, materials, and other professional learning resources to support onboarding; and staffing costs to cover time spent dedicated to mentoring and onboarding. “Michigan has made great progress in addressing its teacher shortage,” said Interim State Superintendent Sue Carnell. “As new educators enter the profession, we must make sure they have the support they need to help students learn. Mentoring and induction programs help to improve student achievement and teacher retention.” Oakland County districts earning funding are: Avondale Clarenceville Clawson Ferndale Oxford PACE Academy, Southfield Novi Royal Oak Troy Waterford Enrollment in state teacher preparation programs offered by universities, colleges, or alternative route teacher certification providers increased by 87% from the 2016-17 to 2023-24, with 9, 512 students in 2016-17 and 17, 780 in 2023-24. That rebound came after enrollment in teacher preparation programs had decreased by 59% from 2011-12 to 2016-17, with 23, 203 students in 2011-12 and 9, 512 in 2016-17.
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Ten Oakland County schools earn extra funding for hiring teachers and administrators
