As part of our recruitment initiatives for diversifying our teacher workforce, we have received a grant from the Rhode Island Foundation to support up to 25 new educators of color with student loan repayment over the course of three years. If you identify as a full-time, new-hired educator who is BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), AND have a minimum of $5,000 in student loans, you are eligible to apply.
At this time, we are accepting applications for the 2023-2024 cohort. We will make final decisions by February 2024. Apply here!
In collaboration with our Equity & Belonging Office, we are hosting monthly emPOWER Meets connections for educators of color to network and support each other through their teaching journeys. These connection opportunities also allow best practices to be shared and culture and diversity to be celebrated.