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Indiana Department of Education offering grants aimed at teacher retention

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Brad Forestal
In Indiana, schools only have to notify the Indiana Department of Education if an employee has been convicted of certain felonies.<br/><br/>However, child advocates say IDOE, the state agency that can suspend or revoke a teaching license, should know if a teacher is accused of misconduct with a student.<br/><br/>
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education has received a $5 million grant aimed at retaining teachers.

The "Attract, Prepare, Retain" Grant aims to help schools "strengthen, expand, and diversify the educator pipeline," according to a grant summary.

Eligible applicants for grant money include pre-K-12 schools, nonprofit organizations, education service centers or higher education institutions.

Applications are open now through August 5 at 11:59 p.m. Recipients are expected to be notified by the end of August.

Grant recipient must obligate all funds by September 30, 2024.

For questions, applicants can email eel@doe.in.gov.

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