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June 22, 2021
Effective Teacher Preparation Programs Begin with Community
Effective teacher preparation includes a curriculum that values and prioritizes community. The mantra, “it all starts with community,” undergirds the...
May 19, 2021
Anti-racism, Inclusion, and Belonging in Education: May Roundup
For May, NYU Steinhardt faculty identified three books and a podcast that discuss issues of white privilege and culturally responsive...
April 7, 2021
Anti-racism, Inclusion, and Belonging in Education: April Roundup
The NYU Teacher Residency is a purpose-driven master’s program with an unwavering focus on and commitment to anti-racism, inclusion, belonging,...
April 1, 2021
How the NYU Teacher Residency Evolves Each Year
In today’s dynamic education landscape, teacher preparation programs must respond to current events, new research, and importantly, students and families...
March 17, 2021
The Need for Educators, Diversity, and Intentional Preparation in Special Education
The need for special education teachers is vast. Fourteen percent of public school students receive special education services (NCES 2018)...
March 2, 2021
NYU Teacher Residency Alumni Profile: After a Career and Kids, Becoming a Special Education Teacher
For Julie Candia, a 2020 NYU Teacher Residency alum, the decision to become a teacher came after a significant career...
February 19, 2021
NYU Teacher Residency Alumni Profile: How Substitute Teaching Paved a Path to a Career in Education
Robbie Marshall majored in history in college and knew he wanted to find a job related to the subject. He...
February 19, 2021
Students Speak: How Black Lives Do and Should Matter in My School
To learn directly from middle and high school students, NYU Steinhardt’s Department of Teaching and Learning organized a panel as...
February 16, 2021
NYU Teacher Residency Alum Profile: A Love of Science, Desire to Learn, and Commitment to Equity
“I was debating so many career paths. I reflected on the things that meant the most to me, and I...
February 1, 2021
NYU Teacher Residency Alum Profile: From Community Organizing to Teaching
“I previously did work in community organizing while I was in college, and I feel that teaching allows me to...
December 15, 2020
NYU Teacher Residency Alumni Profile: Addressing Equity through Teaching
“I felt like my career as a pilot didn’t have a purpose. It wasn’t fulfilling; it was just a way...
December 8, 2020
NYU Teacher Residency Alumni Profile: A Young Professional Takes a Leap into Her Love of Math
“In high school, I enjoyed helping my peers during math class.” Ericka Willacy had a gift for teaching long before...
December 3, 2020
NYU Teacher Residency Alumni Profile: Meaningful Relationships on the Path to Teaching Math
“I can’t pinpoint an exact moment [when I realized I wanted to become a teacher]. It’s like asking a singer...
November 30, 2020
Former Co-director’s Research Interests Support NYU Teacher Residency Model
Nada Ahmed, clinical assistant professor and director of field studies in the Department of Teaching and Learning and former co-director...
November 18, 2020
NYU Teacher Residency Alumni Profile: From NFL Cornerback to Math Teacher
“The NFL was my love and passion. But I knew deep down that I would end up teaching.” Alterraun Verner...
November 16, 2020
NYU Teacher Residency Alumni Profile: Community, Hands-on Learning and Relationship-building in Special Education
“It was an instant spark. I immediately knew the student who I wanted to teach.” Katie Miller described the moment...
October 26, 2020
NYU Teacher Residency Alumni Profile: An Experienced Educator Finds New Ways to Grow
Joy Sanga has been a middle school science educator for 12 years. When she decided to pursue the NYU Teacher...
October 12, 2020
Participatory Action Research During a Pandemic
The NYU Teacher Residency includes a Participatory Action Research (PAR) project as a major component of the immersive residency year....