We want to strategically prepare more of our students to enter STEM-related fields upon graduating from college. For us to reach this goal, we realize that we need more teachers who are capable of building our students' conceptual understanding of both mathematics and science that leads to deeper learning and high levels of synthesis. The success of our students in both their mathematics and science courses is contingent upon the training and competence of their STEM teachers. We believe our partnership with Urban Teachers is an important step toward filling every math and science classroom with these types of career teachers. 

- Remy Washington, Chief Academic Officer, Uplift Education

Urban Teachers is a true partner in our work to close achievement gaps here at Rusk Middle School. Our Urban Teachers' residents and fellows invest deeply in our school community and they work continuously with their Urban Teachers coach and in their graduate coursework with Hopkins, to improve so they can better meet the needs of their students. 

- Juan Cordoba, Principal, Thomas J. Rusk Middle School, Dallas ISD (ACE)

Our students at Maple Lawn benefit greatly from our partnership with Urban Teachers. Residents add value to their host teachers’ classrooms, and after the residency our Urban Teachers become effective classroom teachers who know our campus, our students and our community. It's a win-win and I am excited to continue working with the program.

- Oscar Aponte, Principal, Maple Lawn Elementary School, Dallas ISD (ACE)

When Urban Teachers residents face the challenges that all novice teachers inevitably face, they have a circle of support in their corner that provides guidance, encouragement, and sometimes the tough love that is needed to hold them accountable for doing what is best for students. I wish all teacher preparation programs had the same high standards for accountability around professionalism and growth mindset that Urban Teachers has. 

- Alpher Garret-Jones, Principal, Paul L. Dunbar Learning Center, Dallas ISD (ACE)

Urban Teachers is bringing a much-needed pipeline of well-prepared educators to our region, helping to ensure all of our children have access to excellent teachers. With teachers being the No. 1 in-school factor that influence student achievement, investing in expanding high-quality programs, like Urban Teachers, helps us live up to the promise of a great education by providing great educators to our children.

- Dottie Smith, President of the Commit Partnership