The Tom Joyner Foundation and

the National Education Association

Are Helping to Make a Difference

Full Teacher Certification
Makes a Difference for All Children

The Foundation and the National Education Association believe that pre-K through 12 curriculum should be taught by licensed teachers. We recognize that in certain urban, suburban, and rural communities not every teacher is licensed. In an effort to help teachers become fully licensed, the Foundation and NEA have agreed to join forces to assist teachers who desire to gain full licensure.

The Foundation and NEA are offering financial assistance and professional development assistance to help teachers who are working under provisional certification and teacher candidates. Assistance is offered in the following areas:

• Tuition
• Books
• Support for preparing to take a state teacher licensure examination

To be eligible for this program you must be currently employed as a teacher in a K-12 public school, or currently enrolled in an accredited school of education. Scholarship winners must commit to teach a minimum of three years in identified communities, to be locally determined.

Scholarships will be made through Historically Black Colleges and Universities in selected areas throughout the United States. If you are interested in participating in this program, please fill out the attached short questionnaire and we will determine your eligibility and an appropriate local HBCU for you to work through.

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Announcement:
Partnership Renewed for 2008, Scholarships Available

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Participating Schools

APPLY HERE for your chance to make Public Schools Great for Every Child

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