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.
And a model that’s producing results.
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…
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.
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…
You don't need to start a Residency or become a Resident to be part of our movement to bring a quality, experienced teacher to every child across the country.
UTRU has developed standards, or a common framework, outlining the program design elements that our network believes to be essential for a high-functioning Residency program. They are practice-based standards that are shared and promoted by our partners and used to ensure quality and support learning.
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