Cara Strothmann
(800) 862-7759,
caras@nrccua.org
NRCCUA NEWS!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 10/07/2009
Educator Pipeline from MyCollegeOptions.org and NABSE Supports Over 250,000 Future Teachers
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO - October 7, 2009
The Pipeline for African American Teachers, a program created by the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) and My College Options®.org, the nation's largest career planning program, has reached a significant milestone. This school year marks the fourth year of the program and will see participation grow to over a quarter of a million future black educators.
Working with Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Schools of Education around the country, NABSE and My College Options is helping to pave the way for bright, young students to pursue a career in educating America's youth.
To date, the PFAAT participants include:
- Over a quarter of a million students who report a desire to teach
- Over 4,000 teachers
- Dozens of HBCU Schools of Education
- Thousands of colleges that have connected with these students through My College Options
"For the first time in NABSE's history we have historical data on the aspirations of African American students, thanks to the partnership between The National Alliance of Black School Educators and My College Options. This information is extremely useful not only to colleges and universities but also advocates of our future workforce," said Quentin Lawson, Executive Director of NABSE.
Students who participate in the pipeline receive information and resources from NABSE and My College Options, as well as participating colleges and universities. The program is seeking additional funding to develop mentoring and financial support programs to improve access and achievement for participating students.
About MyCollegeOptions.org
MyCollegeOptions.org is a
comprehensive, free online college planning program created by the National Research Center for
College & University Admissions™ (NRCCUA®). NRCCUA is a non-profit education research
organization based in Lee's Summit, MO. For 38 years, NRCCUA has conducted the largest
nationwide survey of high school students, which serves as a communications link between
college-bound high school students and public and private colleges and universities. For more
information, visit
www.nrccua.org.
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