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Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –More than $44.2 million in federal funding has been secured for five education initiatives in NM aimed at improving student learning, expanding career opportunities and addressing teacher shortages, especially in rural and tribal communities. The largest award of $12.5 million will fund the Aspiring to Rewarding Careers initiative. The three-year program is designed to help high-need schools retain experienced teachers by giving them leadership and mentoring responsibilities while they continue teaching. Project Learn will receive $10 million to expand evidence-based reading tutoring for students requiring additional help especially in rural schools. $9 million will go for career exploration and work-based learning opportunities. $8.8 million will establish the NM Pathways and Talent Hub for Schools and $4 million will help educators identify student strengths and learning needs. The grants range from three to five years.
