In classrooms across the school, In schools across the city, In cities across the nation, Urban Teacher Residencies are preparing a new kind of teacher from inside the classroom.

When Teachers Get a Head Start, Districts Get Ahead.

Roughly 50% of all urban public school teachers leave within the first three years. The retention rate for Urban Teacher Residency (UTR) grads beyond those crucial first three years is 85%.  It’s a difference that’s transforming districts.
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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Seniority in Layoffs?

Tim Knowles, John Dewey Director of the University of Chicago Urban Education Institute and UTRU Board Member, has penned a recent op-ed in Forbes titled, “When Tenure Trumps Talent.”  He articulates the challenge of “last in, first out” policies when it comes to teacher layoffs, especially when highly qualified and motivated teachers are let go due to the lack…

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Race to the Top Round 2 Finalists

Race to the Top finalists were announced today.  Network partner states that are finalists include: California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania.  Final awards should be distributed in August.

Posted by Sonia

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Defining Effective Teachers

Everyone is talking about it… how do we define effective teachers?  The National Journal expert blogs have added to the dialogue.  Check it out and let us know your thoughts…

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