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Illinois Invests $15M to Fill Teacher Gaps | Peoria News
Illinois is pouring $15 million into the Teacher Vacancy Grant program to tackle its teacher shortage, with 100 districts sharing the funds—those with the most vacancies getting the biggest shares. Three Central Illinois districts are among the beneficiaries: Peoria Public Schools ($208K), Dunlap ($97.5K), and Galesburg District 205 ($98.5K). Since launching in 2023, the program has invested $120 million statewide, empowering districts to creatively fill teaching roles through bonuses, stipends, tuition aid, and classroom resources. Governor Pritzker and State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders…
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