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Waddell, Jennifer; Edwards, Linda; Underwood, Edward – Metropolitan Universities, 2008
The School of Education at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is addressing the urban teacher retention challenge through its Institute for Urban Education (IUE). IUE focuses on recruiting individuals from underrepresented populations who have a commitment to their urban communities. Its curriculum is distinguished by five features: (1) an…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Urban Schools, Mentors, Cultural Pluralism
Fox, Jill; Alder, Nora; Fitrer, Harold; McLeod, Alan – Metropolitan Universities, 2002
Describes partnership efforts between the Richmond Public Schools, Virginia, and Virginia Commonwealth University that have focused on the needs of urban schools. Describes challenges that remain with regard to preparing teachers, mentoring beginning teachers, and retaining experienced teachers. (SLD)
Descriptors: Beginning Teacher Induction, Elementary Secondary Education, Mentors, Partnerships in Education