EDJE Grant
The Equity, Diversity and Justice in Education (EDJE) Scholars Teacher Residency and Mentoring Grant allows recipients from partner districts to earn their master’s degree in inclusive education and gain teacher licensure for as little as $6,000.
An increasing number of education experts argue that teacher education in the United States needs to be radically transformed and that we need powerful ways to rethink its logics, goals, metrics and practices as they relate to equity and social justice.
The Equity, Diversity and Justice in Education (EDJE) Scholars Teacher Residency and Mentoring Grant, funded* by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), seeks to meet that challenge through the improvement of recruitment and retention of a diverse teacher workforce.
This initiative is focused on building the internal expertise of schools/districts by training mentors to support diverse teacher candidates committed to urban education/diverse settings/education deserts. It allows us to partner EDJE scholars (teachers and prospective teachers) with mentor teachers in EDJE partner schools. Mentors who work with program participants will be offered tuition remission for a 15-credit Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity graduate certificate.
*Pending state approval
Partner Districts
EDJE grant benefits are currently exclusive to scholars and mentors in the following school systems:
- Easton School District
- League School of Greater Boston
- Randolph School District
- South Shore Educational Collaborative
- Walpole School District
Your dedication to programs such as the Stonehill Teacher Residency Program (STR) has allowed us to offer quality educational pipelines to our employees of color. The degree programs you have developed are extraordinary. We wholeheartedly support the EDJE Program.
Program Philosophy & Outcomes
Three tenets guide our program philosophy and partnerships: anti-oppressive education, social justice education and democratic education. Desired program outcomes include:
- Foster care, connection and community with students, colleagues and families
- Promote inclusivity, diversity and equity in educational spaces
- Work to disrupt systems that perpetuate oppression and inequity
- Embrace teaching practices that foster social justice and democracy
- Lead by making education accessible and holding high standards for all learners
- Elevate student voices and perspectives in education
- Act purposefully to continue to learn and contribute to the profession
Benefits
EDJE benefits both teachers and prospective teachers (scholars) as well as the teacher mentors who are selected for participation.
| Scholar Benefits | Mentor Benefits |
|---|---|
| Opportunity to earn a master’s degree in inclusive education | Tuition remission toward a 15-credit Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity graduate certificate |
| Funding that covers 2/3 of tuition | Professional development opportunities |
| Mentoring from veteran teachers | Specialized mentoring training |
Earn Your Degree for As Little As $6,000
An EDJE grant covers 2/3 of tuition for admitted scholars, who will earn a master’s degree in inclusive education with teacher licensure and pay between $6,000 and $8,800.*
*Scholars who have successfully completed education courses prior to enrollment are, in some cases, eligible to have up to two of those courses count toward their master’s degree, thereby reducing their overall tuition cost.
Format
- 3 semesters
- Classes start in February
- Weekend classes
- 30-36 credit program
Master's Degree in Inclusive Education
The Inclusive Education Master's Degree Program at Stonehill College prepares teachers to be leaders and critical thinkers. Schools today are complex and diverse communities — reflecting a landscape rich with individual differences. Teachers in our program are prepared using a unique combination of theoretical and practical experiences. This approach ensures their ability to create and lead equitable spaces where difference is valued while at the same time preparing them for the realities and challenges of the classroom and the profession.
Teacher Licensure Options
This inclusive education specialization leads to a master's degree and Massachusetts initial licensure in special education, PreK-8.
This inclusive education specialization leads to a master's degree and Massachusetts initial licensure in special education, 5-12.
This inclusive education specialization leads to a master's degree and Massachusetts initial licensure in math/science, 5-8.
Graduate Certificate
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity (DEI) Graduate Certificate Program is a 15-credit certificate which prepares educators who keep social justice, equity and democratic education at the center of their practice.
Application Requirements
- Written teaching statement
- Two recommendations
- Official Transcripts
- Current resume/CV
- Interview
- Copy of current teaching credential (if applicable)
Elizabeth Stringer Keefe, co-director of Graduate Teacher Education, discusses the Inclusive Education Master's Degree Program at Stonehill.
Contact Information & Questions
Elizabeth Stringer Keefe
