WINONA, Minn. – The Winona School District is looking for people of color who aspire to a teaching career. The district has a $300,000 state grant to help minority group members earn teaching licenses. So far there is only one participant, said Superintendent Brad Berzinski. Although the participant is a school employee, community members are eligible, Berzinski said. The grant runs five years. Stipends include tuition, supplies and also living expenses to help candidates holding down jobs while pursuing coursework. The number of minority teachers in Winona schools is far short of the 21% minority student level.
