Teachers have a chance to further professional development with the Reading Bursary Program

    Monday, 12 May 2025 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Program is available to teachers who are enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Education or the Master of Education at Memorial University. Educators are provided with a $500 bursary up to a maximum of $2,000 for completion of the four core reading courses in either program.

    Government is reminding teachers of a professional development opportunity for those in the K-12 education system. The Department of Education’s Reading Bursary Program is available to teachers who are enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Education or the Master of Education at Memorial University. Educators are provided with a $500 bursary up to a maximum of $2,000 for completion of the four core reading courses in either program. It’s intended to provide individuals with an opportunity to further their professional learning and deepen their understanding of reading development. This supports instruction in the classroom including students who may experience difficulty in learning to read.

     

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