Pennsylvania announces nearly $8M in grants to expand apprenticeship programs to address teacher shortage

“Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration on Monday announced $7.76 million in grants to expand the state teacher apprenticeship program and address the ongoing statewide teacher shortage.

In the Philadelphia area, the grants will focus on certifications for special education teachers. There is a critical shortage of special education, math, science and career and technical education teachers in the commonwealth, especially in underserved rural and urban areas in the state.”

Pa. to provide nearly $8M to address teacher shortages – WHYY