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The Pennsylvania Department of Education will award grants to 26 schools to encourage students interested in careers in special education. Education Secretary Carrie Rowe announced the awards as part of the Developing Future Special Educators program. The Shapiro administration awarded more than $1.4 million to 77 school groups in 2024. “Career education programs help students make informed decisions about the next step — whether that’s college, a job, the military or an apprenticeship,” Rowe said. “For students who see themselves leading their own classrooms one day, the Developing Future Special Educators program helps them take that step with confidence.” Schools received grants of up to $20,000 each. They will provide more than 800 high school students with early exposure to careers as special education teachers and opportunities to earn college credits before high school graduation.