Faribault Teaching Fellows
The Faribault Teaching Fellows is a “grow your own” program funded by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. This program is intended to help Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) with a Faribault connection attain their Minnesota teaching license.
There are three application deadlines each year:
-March 1st
-May 1st
-October 1st
The Faribault Teaching Fellows program is open to applicants who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) attending or planning to attend a Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board-approved (PELSB-approved) teacher preparation program during the 2024-2025 or 2025-2026 school years.
Email fellows@faribault.k12.mn.us with any questions about the program.
Applicants must meet one or more of these criteria:
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Have graduated from Faribault Public Schools
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Be a parent of a Faribault Public Schools current student or graduate
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Live within the Faribault Public School district boundaries; and/or
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Be a current Faribault Public Schools employee
Fellows Receive
- Up to $7,500 per year in tuition assistance and/or stipends to assist with other living or college costs
- One-on-one advising support throughout the program
- Connection with a mentor teacher
