The entrance sign of Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, Calif. on Wednesday, April 7, 2004. Founded in 1960, Sonoma State University is a four-year university and part of the California State University system. (Sonoma State University via Bay City News)

MENDOCINO CO., 10/7/2026 – Residents in Lake and Mendocino counties can benefit from a federal grant issued to Sonoma State University to help address teacher shortages in rural areas.  

The U.S. Department of Education awarded $5.45 million to the university through its Teacher Quality Partnership program to Sonoma State’s School of Education. The money will fund its regional initiative, Rural Opportunities & Outcomes for Teacher Scholars, or ROOTS. 

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