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Want to Become a Teacher? California Offers New $10,000 Incentive
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By Bill McEwen, News Director
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October 6, 2026

Fresno State and Fresno Unified are teaming up to provide information on California's new Student Teacher Stipend Program, which offers a $10,000 one-time incentive, and an additional $5,000 for student teachers in science, math, and special education. (Shutterstock)

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Fresno State and Fresno Unified are teaming up to provide details on California’s new Student Teacher Stipend Program, which offers a $10,000 one-time incentive.

The informational meeting is open to the public and is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, outside of the university’s Kremen School of Education and Human Development.

Aspiring teachers must complete at least 600 hours of clinical practice as part of their credential programs, a requirement that has typically been unpaid.

Additional $5,000 for Science, Math, Special Ed Student Teachers

California is investing $708 million through 2032 in the new stipend program, and it is expected to support about 12,500 teacher candidates annually.

In addition, beginning with the 2027-28 school year, candidates in high-need fields such as science, math, and special education could qualify for an additional $5,000 stipend.

Scheduled to Attend

Among those scheduled to attend the informational meeting:

  • Dr. S. Marshall Perry, dean of the Kremen School of Education and Human Development at Fresno State

  • Dr. Heather Horseley, associate professor of early childhood education at Fresno State

  • Traci Taylor, director of teacher development for Fresno Unified School District

  • Fresno State student teachers

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Bill McEwen,
News Director
Bill McEwen is news director and columnist for GV Wire. He joined GV Wire in August 2017 after 37 years at The Fresno Bee. With The Bee, he served as Opinion Editor, City Hall reporter, Metro columnist, sports columnist and sports editor through the years. His work has been frequently honored by the California Newspapers Publishers Association, including authoring first-place editorials in 2015 and 2016. Bill and his wife, Karen, are proud parents of two adult sons, and they have two grandsons. You can contact Bill at 559-492-4031 or at bmcewen@gvwire.com
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