TEACH Connecticut is dedicated to building a teacher workforce that reflects the unique backgrounds of Connecticut students and communities. We need talented teachers from all backgrounds, including Connecticut's Black community. If you're thinking about becoming a teacher, check out support just for you.
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Webinars for Future Educators
Hear advice, inspiration and guidance from visionary educators in our recorded webinar series.
Explore Tailored Academic Programs
Connecticut is home to several high-quality and specialty teaching programs focused on diversifying the teacher workforce. Check out some options below!
Extraordinary Black Teachers
"My whole teaching life, people have claimed that only I can teach the way I teach. However, I challenge that until more black and brown adults end up in classrooms and until more white educators start to recognize that—in order to truly impact the world, we have to acknowledge systems of oppression correlated with education and change our current mindset and educational practices—the system will continue to harm youth."
Ryan Parker
"I firmly believe that the greatest contribution we give our students today is providing them with opportunities to discover their passions, develop their voices, create community connections, and see that they have the ability to impact others positively."
Sheena Graham, CT 2019 Teacher of the Year
"Discussing how and why people’s identities and perspectives have changed helps students see how the world can change and how they can help."
Ryan Hill
Scholarships
Get the financial support you need to become a teacher. Whether you're in high school, college, or graduate school, there are plenty of funding opportunities in Connecticut.
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