RISE, Regional Initiatives for Sustainable Education, is a diverse group of grassroots educators and stakeholders with a passionate belief in the educability of all children. The SE=SS pilot program, funded by the Walton Family Foundation, is the beginning of a large-scale effort to drastically impact education in the Mississippi Delta in a positive manner.

 

This pilot program focuses on increasing the number of certified teachers in the four (4) public school districts in Coahoma County; however, with its success, we will be expanding to neighboring counties next summer.

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During the duration of the cohort, participants will receive FREE test preparation for any portions of the Praxis requirements and/or ACT. With a collaborative network of colleagues aiming for the same goal of certification, it is our vision to see twenty (20) certified candidates by the end of one year.

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The SE=SS program also includes a community engagement effort to increase support of local schools and their recruitment efforts and technical support for local high school Educators Rising programs.