PRINTER'S NO. 1338
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
121
Session of
2023
INTRODUCED BY YOUNG, MAY 24, 2023
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, MAY 24, 2023
A RESOLUTION
Encouraging the creation of urban teaching programs.
WHEREAS, The Commonwealth is facing a teacher shortage,
especially in urban areas; and
WHEREAS, Future generations of educators require preparation
in the challenges and rewards of teaching within an urban
environment; and
WHEREAS, To attract gifted and talented students to the
profession of teaching in urban schools, it is necessary to
develop participants' teaching skills with an emphasis on
teaching in a diverse environment; and
WHEREAS, An urban teaching program provides the best forum to
examine current school practices and determine strategies to
adapt these practices to better meet the needs of an urban
teaching environment and encourage positive attitudes towards
teaching as a career; and
WHEREAS, Students enrolled in urban teaching programs benefit
most when practicums split education time between the urban
schools environment and urban community advocacy organizations
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