From Pulse 2.0 · Amit Chowdhry · · 50s
USF Gets $4.8m Grant for English Learners
USF's new program boosts early education for English learners with $4.8m grant.
In brief
USF's new program boosts early education for English learners with $4.8m grant. USF receives $4.8 million grant to improve early education for English learners through a five-year initiative starting in fall 2027. Originally reported by Pulse 2.0.
USF College of Education
USF's College of Education gets $4.8 million from U.S. Department of Education to improve teaching for young English learners in Tampa Bay region.
STEEPLE-EL Initiative
The five-year STEEPLE-EL program focuses on English learners from pre-kindergarten through third grade.
Graduate Certificate Program
USF will launch a Graduate Certificate in Bilingual Development for early childhood educators starting in fall 2027.
Leadership Academy
The program creates a Leadership Academy for 30 school and district leaders with professional development for English learners.
The bottom line
USF receives $4.8 million grant to improve early education for English learners through a five-year initiative starting in fall 2027.





