LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Education has received a $4.9 million federal grant to expand special education teacher apprenticeships over the next five years. The funding will help aspiring educators earn teaching credentials while gaining classroom experience and address ongoing teacher shortages. Nebraska reported 140 unfilled special education positions for the 2025-26 school year, making it the state's largest teacher shortage area. Since launching in 2024, the apprenticeship program has expanded to 50 schools and districts partnering with eight teacher preparation programs.

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