NPR – Anya Kamenetz
“A now-famous 2006 report found that 62 percent of new teachers said they didn’t feel prepared for the reality of today’s classrooms. Its author, Arthur Levine, was then president of Teachers College, Columbia University and became a member of Relay’s board. Focusing on that real-world preparation is what Relay’s leaders say is fueling its growing popularity. “There are a lot of teachers, schools and districts hungry for a really practical approach to teacher prep,” says the school’s dean, Mayme Hostetter. The school’s goal is to provide “as authentic a practice experience” as possible, she adds.”(more)