Research & Publications


As national interest in the Urban Teacher Residency model continues to grow, this section will provide links to the latest UTR-related case studies, strategic documents and feature articles.

UTRU Research & Strategy


A great deal of strategic work has contributed to the early success of the Residency model. These documents highlight our strategic positioning on the development and support of effective Urban Teacher Residencies.

UTRU Quality Standards PDF (1.48MB)

Why standards exist...

August 2009

Creating and Sustaining Urban Teacher Residencies PDF (1.4MB)

A New Way to Recruit, Prepare, and Retain Effective Teachers in High-Needs Districts

August 2008
By Barnett Berry and Diana Montgomery, Center for Teaching Quality; Rachel Curtis, Mindy Hernandez and Judy Wurtzel, The Aspen Institute; and Jon Snyder, Bank Street College

Urban Teacher Residency United PDF (488KB)

Overview of Urban Teacher Residencies

January 2006

UTRU in Publications


September 3, 2009

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Speaks to Memphis Teacher Residency

Arne Duncan speaks on the impact of teacher residencies across the country.

April 1, 2009

Teacher Training, Tailor-Made

Three innovative, highly selective teacher training programs are described.

By Katherine Newman, Education Next
March 27, 2009

Teaching teachers: what’s the best way?

Some policymakers say the focus needs to be on improving traditional education schools, while others are advocates of so-called alternative models, which can speed up entry into the profession.

By Amanda Paulson, The Christian Science Monitor
March 1, 2009

Boston Reinvents Teacher Training

How to recruit, grow, and keep teachers in a tough urban climate.

Scholastic
February 1, 2009

Governor’s plan could help districts retain teachers

Residency program would pair future educators with experienced mentors.

By Jessica Wehrman, Staff Writer, Dayton Daily News
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