McCollum Applauds New Federal Funding for English Language Teacher Training at Hamline University

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) today applauded a multi-year, multi-million dollar United States Department of Education grant to Hamline University, as part of a joint initiative with the Minnesota Department of Education, for professional development activities that will enhance the instruction English language learners receive in Minnesota schools.

“I am delighted that Hamline University is receiving a federal grant for this exciting joint project. With this funding, Hamline will prepare administrators and classroom teachers to educate English language learners in our community and throughout Minnesota,” Congresswoman McCollum said. “Minnesota’s diverse student population includes many students who speak their native languages at home. Investing in education for English language teachers will help prepare all our students to succeed in the 21st century.”

Congresswoman McCollum has been a strong supporter of this joint project between Hamline University and the Minnesota Department of Education. In January 2016, she wrote to the United States Department of Education to urge them to provide funding for the initiative. Under the terms of the grant announced today, Hamline University will receive more than $300,000 this year, the first in the five-year grant period.