Diversity at the front of the classroom could mean more diversity among future scientists
“The program recruits mid-career teachers who have already proven themselves in the classroom, giving them a crash course in the new subject area. Teachers take the class they’ll eventually teach over the summer and then get two semesters of ‘field experience,’ where they teach it with NJCTL support while taking additional coursework. The last step is to take the state-recognized test for official approval to teach the subject.”