Middle Matters is a US Department of Education Transition to Teaching grant that has been awarded to James Madison University for the 2011-2013 school years.
The Middle Matters grant funding provides a three prong model for interested applicants:
- An accelerated and alternative route to teacher licensure for career switchers, military retirees and highly qualified para-professionals.
- Successful recruitment and retention of highly qualified teachers in the Hopewell City School District.
- Providing professional development to increase effectiveness and rigor in the Science and Mathematics classrooms.