ST. LOUIS – A teacher training program in St. Louis is one of several affected by federal grant cuts from the Trump administration, according to our partners at the Post-Dispatch.
The Rising Teachers Program at Saint Louis University was curated with $6 million in federal grant funding to help aides and substitute teachers earn their bachelor’s degree or teaching certifications for free, while simultaneously helping districts in need.
Those in the program were anticipated to start teaching in the fall, but with the funding cuts, it leaves uncertainty for the 60-80 individuals who were in the program.
Districts affected include St. Louis Public Schools, Normandy School District, and Ritenour School District.
Lawsuits have been filed by several states and education groups.