Centers for Educational Excellence: “Urban Renewal” for Teachers and Educational Nonprofits
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IntroductionAmong competing theories of what it takes to dramatically improve public schools K-12, study after study continues to reveal that teacher effectiveness is essential. In fact, excellent teachers appear to matter more in student achievement than any other factor. Yet recruiting, developing and retaining excellent teachers is an ongoing challenge, particularly in urban areas. In addition, while many nonprofit organizations can provide critical support to public schools, they often face and may succumb to high rents, lack of adequate physical resources and missed opportunities to maximize efforts in partnerships with other nonprofits. In Baltimore, and soon in Philadelphia, Centers for Educational Excellence address both challenges. They provide convenient, amenity-rich, affordable housing for teachers and below-market-rate office space with shared amenities for education-focused nonprofits. Housed in completely transformed, formerly empty or underutilized historic buildings, the Centers also contribute to urban-neighborhood revitalization.
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