Social Justice Academy

TEACHING ACADEMY FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE 

Incoming ninth-grade students can apply to enroll in our Teaching Academy for Social Justice cohort. This opportunity is available for students who are interested in exploring careers in education, equity, or are interested in equality and social justice. This is a 4-year program that provides students the opportunity to take their core courses with an emphasis on equity, culturally-informed teaching practices and student-teaching experiences. Dual enrollment college courses provide students with an opportunity to accumulate college credits while in high school. Students also participate in a supported study hall program and a series of speakers and presentations designed by program facilitators and former academy students. 

This program: 

● Helps students envision a future in education 

● Provides teacher training with a focus on culturally relevant teaching 

● Builds student confidence, leadership, creativity and communication skills 

● Provides extensive support in college search and application process 

● Provides opportunities to return to their community as educators 

● Provides teacher preparation, courses specific to their area of interest or future certification