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Passionate about education? We were featured in The Muse's round-up of great places to work: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vM0lW
We’re honored that NBC News' TODAY show chose to go ‘back to school’ with #UncommonSchools. Watch the video to see all the fun. Thank you all for a magical experience. #FeelTheJoy #ChangeHistory http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMcbK
"When you're coming to do your demo lesson, come with an open mind and be ready to receive feedback." Alexandria Timoll, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction at Uncommon Schools Leadership Prep Canarsie, gives advice on preparing for your teacher interview. Timoll was awarded Outstanding Educator of the Year this year by Education Update. http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMlFu
We're excited to kickoff our multi-week professional development in Rochester! Here's our Rochester Prep and Troy Prep staff learning and collaborating on lesson plans, goals, and more for the 2019-20 school year.
We're excited to have Summer Teaching Fellow Jacquese Harrison join our team at Leadership Prep Bed-Stuy Middle Academy this fall. He is a Morehouse graduate who saw had his debt erased thanks to a gift to the Class of 2019 by billionaire Robert F. Smith. Harrison hopes to 'pay it forward' by opening a resource center for teens interested in going to college but need additional support to navigate the process. http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMeyz
We love hearing from Summer Teaching Fellows about their experiences! Jacari Bryant was among 130 rising college seniors who spent their summer in a classroom with Uncommon Schools and North Star Academy in Newark. The Summer Teaching Fellowship aims to attract college students from all majors who are interested in teaching, and immerses them in classroom instruction for 7-10 weeks. In addition to the hands-on experience, Fellows receive one-on-one mentoring from master teachers, and join a cohort of talented individuals. Learn more about the program and get ready to join the 2020 cohort: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMiEn http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMiE5
Looking for a summer read to boost your teaching practice this coming school year? Jacqui Murray, a K-18 technology teacher, recommends Doug Lemov's Teach Like a Champion 2.0: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMiFM
Monica Reed, a psychology major, wasn't sure if she wanted to be a teacher. After spending the summer at North Star Academy Charter School of Newark as a Summer Teaching Fellow, the Newark native will return to the classroom after she graduates from Delaware State University. Reed is among 130 rising college seniors who were part of the Summer Teaching Fellowship, a program aimed at attracting young people of color to become teachers. http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMia2
👏 Uncommon Schools Williamsburg Collegiate Charter School was identified as a Recognition School by the New York State Education Department! The distinction goes to schools that saw high academic achievement, student growth and grad rates, and made progress during the 2017-18 school year. #ChangeHistory
Uncommon Schools Rochester Prep West Campus was identified as a 2018-19 Recognition School by the New York State Education Department, one of only four K-8 schools outside of NYC to achieve the distinction. Read more about the designation here: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMt1m #ChangeHistory
