American University’s School of Education has recently expanded its relations with Urban Teachers, an innovative and nationally recognized teacher development and certification program, to deliver state-of-the-art teacher preparation.
Urban Teachers will serve as the university’s academic and strategic partner in facilitating a curriculum that delivers a state-of-the-art teacher preparation program.
Key Takeaways:
- American University has recently expanded its relations with Urban Teachers.
- The expanded relationship allows the university’s School of Education to facilitate a curriculum that coaches aspiring teachers to transform communities.
- The Urban Teachers 2022 cohort is the first to enroll under the new partnership and receive a Master of Arts in Teaching conferred by AU.
The curriculum that American University will be facilitating is aimed at instilling knowledge and coaching aspiring teachers to transform communities through rigorous, engaging, and culturally respectful education.
The first to enroll under the new partnership and receive a Master of Arts in Teaching is the Urban Teachers 2022 cohort.
The expanded partnership with Urban Teachers will help the university employ equity-based, anti-racist pedagogy.
According to Peter Shulman, CEO of Urban Teachers, the commitment of American University’s School of Education to rigorous scholarship, equitable and inclusive learning environments, and advancing social justice aligns with their vision.
Apart from providing a grounding in high-quality instruction, the partnership will also focus on teaching with an understanding of and appreciation for a child’s community and culture.
Among the graduate courses included are “Race, Culture, and Equity in Urban Education” and “Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices,” which will be delivered by professors selected for their student-centered approach to learning and experience in urban public education.
American University’s School of Education and Urban Teachers are looking forward to providing the strongest start to aspiring career teachers who seek to make a positive impact in the lives of publicly educated students across the United States.
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