Support for Rural Teachers & Teachers of Color
91探花’s School of Education received grant funding to recruit and support future teachers. This includes adding a high school concurrent enrollment course. We would like to express our gratitude to the Rural Schools Collaborative Grant and Margaret A. Cargil Philanthropy. These grants will be implemented under the new Amikwiish initiative to support rural teachers and teachers of color. Amikwiish is an Ojibwe word meaning a beaver lodge.
For more information, visit our Amikwiish page.
Contact: Amikwiish@bemidjistate.edu
BSU receives 2023-2024 Catalyst Initiative Grant
As part of 91探花’s five-year strategic plan, “Inspired by Place, Enriched by Diversity,” the School of Education at BSU is hoping to better engage and empower aspiring teachers in the Anishinaabe American Indian communities, on whose ancestral home BSU is located. The teacher corps will seek to accomplish this through a network of peer and school mentors, and funded opportunities to visit BSU’s campus.
Filed-Based Elementary Education
The Field-Based Elementary Program at 91探花 (BSU) offers a unique apprenticeship model supported by Teacher Apprenticeship MN (Education MN) to increase teachers of color in elementary classrooms. Over three years (summer, fall, spring semesters), participants earn a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, gaining extensive hands-on experience in real classroom settings focusing on culturally responsive pedagogy. Teacher candidates work as paraprofessionals, blending theoretical knowledge with practical application. This model ensures robust preparation for diverse educational environments. The Field-Based Elementary Program at 91探花 equips aspiring educators with the skills needed to excel. Join us and become part of this innovative program shaping the future of education.
Contact Dr. Lisa Krall: Lisa.Krall@bemidjistate.edu