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Bloomington Public Schools spotlights Grow Your Own program to help staff become teachers
Summary
Superintendent Eric Melby used the district's Melby Monthly update to highlight the state-funded Grow Your Own grant, which helps district staff pursue degrees and credentials while working to increase educator diversity; staff and a student described the program's impact.
Superintendent Eric Melby used the Melby Monthly update to highlight Bloomington Public Schools'Grow Your Own program, a state-funded grant that helps district employees pursue teaching credentials and degrees while continuing to work for the district. "We're marching forward with spring on the horizon," Melby said as he framed the program as part of a broader push to develop a "high-quality diverse workforce."
The program, Melby said, removes some financial barriers so staff can return to school while staying employed…
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