The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) has awarded a $1.3 million grant to the University of Mary Washington to establish a Call Me MISTER Program (CMM) – the first of its kind in the Fredericksburg region. The four-year grant will provide scholarships, mentorships, professional training, community engagement and additional funding for first-year and transfer students, encouraging K-12 students from underserved communities to become teachers in those communities. It also will provide a pathway for community college students to continue their education to become educators.
“We are deeply grateful to SCHEV for funding the development of a CMM program at Mary Washington. A CMM program aligned with our strong K-12 partnerships will position us well to address any teacher shortage and increase the number of Pell-eligible students on our campus,” said Pete Kelly, dean of the College of Education (COE) at Mary Washington. Read more.