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Grant Aims to Alleviate Shortage of Bilingual Teachers
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A study reveals the long-term benefits of bilingual education for the youngest learners.
Illinois school districts are reporting a shortage of bilingual education teachers, with as many as 100 vacancies, as of last October. To help fill the void, the Illinois State Board of Education is announcing a $4 million grant to cover tuition costs for teachers interested in becoming licensed to teach English-language learners.
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Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices is a local public television program presented by WTTW
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices
Grant Aims to Alleviate Shortage of Bilingual Teachers
Clip: 4/9/2022 | 6m 50sVideo has Closed Captions
Illinois school districts are reporting a shortage of bilingual education teachers, with as many as 100 vacancies, as of last October. To help fill the void, the Illinois State Board of Education is announcing a $4 million grant to cover tuition costs for teachers interested in becoming licensed to teach English-language learners.
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