Multicultural Education Recruitment in Teaching
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The Multicultural Education Recruitment in Teaching (MERIT) program is intended to help recruit, prepare, place, and induct a new generation of excellent teachers - a teacher corps that more nearly matches the demographics of the student population.
The Multicultural Education Recruitment in Teaching (MERIT) program is intended to help recruit, prepare, place, and induct a new generation of excellent teachers - a teacher corps that more nearly matches the demographics of the student population.
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Data shows there is a large gap between the percentages of students of color and teachers of color in our community schools.
Data shows there is a large gap between the percentages of students of color and teachers of color in our community schools.
Research indicates that all students, and particularly students of color, benefit from having a diverse teaching force.
Research indicates that all students, and particularly students of color, benefit from having a diverse teaching force.
Educators can leverage cultural and community assets for the benefit of all students through thoughtful experiences.
Educators can leverage cultural and community assets for the benefit of all students through thoughtful experiences.
GET INVOLVED WITH MERIT
GET INVOLVED WITH MERIT
High School Students
High School Students
Participate in USF hosted opportunities for educators. Learn and network with other high school students, USF teacher candidates, and practicing professionals. Timely topics and prominent guest speakers increase cultural awareness and boost skills for working with student groups and colleagues.
Apply for the MERIT scholarship and other awards for future educators attending the University of St. Francis.
Licensed Educators: Serve as a MERIT Mentor
Licensed Educators: Serve as a MERIT Mentor
Serve as a mentor to MERIT Fellow(s) with a cultural background and teaching area similar to your own.
Regularly connect with MERIT Fellow(s) and participate in various events that promote the mission of MERIT and support the continued growth of our candidates of color.
USF Teacher Candidates
USF Teacher Candidates
Join the MERIT Fellows program to grow your professional capacity through seminars, recruitment activities, educator events, and peer support.
Participate in Project LEAD: Leaders in Education Advocating for Diversity, an intercollegiate program sponsoring education events and activities.
Apply to join Kappa Delta Pi, an international education honor society with membership open to the top 20 percent of those entering the field of education.
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