UNT Dallas surprises student teachers with $12,500 checks
Nine UNT Dallas seniors training to become teachers received $12,500 checks to help cover expenses during their unpaid, full‑time student‑teaching semester. Students like Laryssa Medina and Alanna Baker say the support is life‑changing, allowing them to focus on teaching and certification exams. Program leaders say the funding is crucial as North Texas faces a shortage of certified teachers.