The Center for Excellence in Urban Teaching is committed to developing programs and initiatives that contribute to increasing the number of teachers of color in the St. Paul and Minneapolis school districts. Supporting undergraduate students of color to pursue education careers and to enhance their preparedness to teach effectively in K12 urban classrooms. Fostering the development of mentoring relationships and circles of support between new teachers of color, undergraduate students of color pursuing education careers and high school students of color seeking teaching careers. Adventures in Urban Teaching You are invited to attend one, two, any or many of these seminars. Designed for undergraduates who want to become licensed teachers and undergraduates who are considering teaching careers, seminars offer topical information and practical ideas for teaching K-12 urban learners.
All seminars are free of charge.
The Somali Student, presented by Osman Sahardeed. This seminar will explore positive interaction with Somali students and their families by taking into consideration cultural traditions, values, customs, and language differences. Participants will be provided an overview of the history of Somali people, the Somali Civil War and the assimilation process here in the U.S., and how to integrate that knowledge into supporting student achievement. The Language of Poverty, presented by Rosilyn Carroll. Poverty is present in all cultures and communities.