Though STEM shortages have been a pervasive problem for decades, with the election of a new Governor in , there was call to action from state higher education executive officers to address the STEM shortage areas as well as the growing achievement gap. In the years leading up to , the state had significant teacher shortages in ten subject areas, with the greatest need in mathematics, sciences, and special education. These shortages, already severe, were projected to worsen as the state looked to adopt new rules for additional math and science courses required for graduation.
The Teaching Fellowship offers rigorous pedagogical preparation, extensive clinical immersion in secondary classrooms, and ongoing mentoring. The model is expected to be taken up during the legislative session. The Foundation supports its Fellows as the next generation of leaders shaping American society.
Fellowship applications and opportunities can now be found on our new website, citizensandscholars.
These institutions have reworked their programs to offer teacher candidates both the yearlong clinical experience and specific teaching approaches for the STEMM fields. For a factsheet on the Fellowship and a map of participating universities, visit www. School districts work in partnership with the participating universities to provide the year of practice, as well as continued mentoring.
Ross, superintendent of public instruction. As we add teaching to their skills, I believe they will inspire our most disadvantaged students and help blaze paths for them to lucrative STEMM careers.
Program administrators project that the Fellows to date will touch the lives of nearly 30, students each year. UC President Neville Pinto thanks the UC community for its continued resilience, while also looking ahead to an encouraging By decostpa Email Email.
The announcement took place at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. Related Stories.
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