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March 18, 2019

Equity First: Serving Emergent Bilinguals

“Language is identity. Language is important to people.” Dr. Heather Woodley, professor of TESOL, bilingual education and foreign language education...
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March 7, 2019

The Power of Teacher Mentors

Imagine learning a new profession and being connected to an expert in that profession: someone who can guide you through...
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January 23, 2019

Admissions Tips: Choosing a Content Area (Secondary Education degree)

Learning how to teach a subject area is a hallmark of the NYU Steinhardt Teacher Residency. Teacher residents become experts...
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January 11, 2019

Meaningful and Purposeful Teacher Preparation

No course of study could possibly prepare new teachers for what they encounter during the initial months or years in...
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December 21, 2018

Benefits of Choosing a Teacher Residency: Part 3

This is the final post in a series on the benefits of choosing a teacher residency. In the first post,...
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December 17, 2018

Benefits of Choosing a Teacher Residency: Part 2

This is the second post in our series about the benefits of choosing a teacher residency. With an understanding of...
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December 11, 2018

Benefits of Choosing a Teacher Residency: Part 1

Choosing to become a teacher is the first step toward a career that impacts the lives of many people. The...
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October 29, 2018

An Asset-Based Approach to Education: What It Is and Why It Matters

An asset-based approach to education is key in achieving equity in classrooms across the country. In recent years, while equity...
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September 12, 2018

Introducing the 2018-2019 Teacher Residents

The NYU Steinhardt Teacher Residency recently kicked off its third year. Resident interns begin the master’s program with a course...
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May 8, 2018

Q&A with Professors Ayanna Taylor and Heather Woodley: The Importance of Building Community in K-12 Education

One of the pillars of the NYU Steinhardt Teacher Residency is to help new educators establish a connection to the...
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April 27, 2018

Teacher Resident Profile: Jordan Zanmiller – A New Adventure

After graduating from college, Jordan Zanmiller stumbled into the world of outdoor education in the Pacific Northwest. She created hikes...
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April 19, 2018

SFUSD’s Mission of Educational Equity and Excellence

San Francisco is a hotbed of innovation, technology, and startups – a land of seemingly never-ending opportunity. Within the city...
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April 13, 2018

Teacher Resident Profile: Pursuing a Lifelong Dream [Justin Canfield]

“I was working the graveyard shift, so that was one of the biggest adjustments when I decided to pursue teaching.”...
A teacher and her students at Grant Middle School in Syracuse, NY
April 10, 2018

An Inside Look: Serving All Learners at Grant Middle School in Syracuse, NY

Over the last 10 years, nearly 10,000 refugees – many of whom are students  – have settled in Onondaga County,...
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March 22, 2018

Tips for an Impressive Grad School Resume

If you’re applying to grad school, you’ll want to get your resume in lean, mean, fighting shape. A strong resume...
March 15, 2018

Why a Grad Chose a Teacher Residency

Adriana Garcia, who earned a Master’s of Arts in Teaching through our residency program, spoke to Chalkbeat New York about...
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March 13, 2018

Tips for a Standout Essay

If you’re considering graduate school for teaching, there’s no doubt you’ve seen an essay requirement for admissions. Admission committees want...
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March 8, 2018

Four Benefits of a Teacher Residency Program

Teacher residencies are becoming increasingly popular. And it’s no surprise when you consider the research that demonstrates how successful this...