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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...
Justin Canfield sitting in his office
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...
2 teachers reviewing the work of 2 students in a science classroom
February 28, 2018

Assessment Methods: A Look at Formal and Informal Techniques

How we assess what students have learned is one of the most hotly debated topics in education today. High-stakes testing determines whether students get into the college of their choice and helps school districts ...
February 5, 2018

Teacher Education: From Revolution to Evolution

How are teachers taught? What kind of formal education do educators receive? Are new teachers being adequately prepared...
January 25, 2018

What Makes a Good Teacher?

A commitment to students is an obvious part of a good teacher’s professional approach. But what about loving discernment? Openness?...
January 16, 2018

Teacher Residency Programs: A Clinical Way to Prepare Educators

The best attorneys enter the profession through full-time clerkships; doctors enter the profession through full-time internships and residencies; and increasing...
January 2, 2018

New Teachers, Urban Schools, and Dropouts: A National Problem

Urban school districts across the nation face a continuing shortage of qualified new teachers willing and able to work in...
December 19, 2017

Keeping the Teachers: The Problem of High Turnover in Urban Schools

One of the biggest problems in America’s education crisis is how many teachers drop out before getting much experience under...
December 12, 2017

The Teacher Prep Tide Is Turning: Innovations in How We Teach Teachers

Teacher preparation is evolving quickly to become increasingly flexible, adaptive, and inclusive. It is striving to accommodate the diverse needs...
December 21, 2015

NYU Steinhardt Plans Major Push into Residency-Based Teacher Education

NYU Steinhardt, the nation’s oldest university-based school of pedagogy, plans a residency-based technology-enhanced teacher education program. Pending state approval, the...