Empowering Education

A closer look at grants driving change in the Mercy University School of Education

Authors

  • Roseanne Vallice Levy Mercy University
  • Elena Nitecki Mercy University
  • Shoshana Peterson Mercy University
  • Jennifer San Diego Mercy University
  • Kristen Napolitano Mercy University
  • Amanda M. Gunning Mercy University
  • Meghan E. Marrero Mercy University
  • JungKang Miller Mercy University
  • Bahar Otcu-Grillman Mercy University
  • Sudha Ramaswamy Mercy University

Keywords:

higher education, teacher education, grant-funded education, mentoring, diverse learners, curricular innovation

Abstract

Many colleges and universities are increasingly relying on grant funding to supplement their efforts to educate and support their growing diverse student populations. Mercy University has a long history of preparing excellent teachers and educational professionals. This article explores how the School of Education at Mercy University has secured and employed federal, state, and local grants to not only strengthen their endeavors to prepare future educators, but to drive innovative change through unique programming and mentoring support.

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Published

2024-12-31

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 4 (2024): Winter Issue

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Articles

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Copyright (c) 2024 Roseanne Vallice Levy, Elena Nitecki, Shoshana Peterson, Jennifer San Diego, Kristen Napolitano, Amanda M. Gunning, Meghan E. Marrero, JungKang Miller, Bahar Otcu-Grillman , Sudha Ramaswamy

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