‘Teachers Live Here’: HPS announces initiative to help teachers buy homes in HollandHOLLAND — A private donation is enabling an innovative new program for teacher attraction and retention at Holland Public Schools — helping them buy homes in the district. The district announced Tuesday, Jan. 24, that it received an anonymous donation to establish the “Teachers Live Here” initiative. Holland Public Schools will pay $25,000 in down payment assistance for HPS teachers who buy homes within or near the district and commit to teaching at HPS for an additional five years. “What a great day for Holland, Michigan, and Holland Public Schools,” said Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks during Tuesday’s event. 'Teachers Live Here' provides stability for teachers, stabilizes and strengthens our schools and adds strong vibrant threads to the fabric of Holland.
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