UGA lands $5 million grant to strengthen K-12 science education in Georgia
The University of Georgia has secured a $5 million grant to elevate K-12 science education statewide, funding a multi-year effort to train and retain high-performing secondary science teachers.
The University of Georgia has received a $5 million grant aimed at improving K-12 science education across the state. The multi-year initiative focuses on building a sustainable network to recognize, train, and retain high-performing secondary science educators.
The funding targets the teacher pipeline rather than classroom materials alone, with the goal of keeping strong science teachers in Georgia schools over the long term.
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Source: 11Alive