CENTERS AND INSTITUTES

Adam Institute for Urban Teaching and School Practice

Our Master of Arts in Teaching program has been granted “approval with distinction” by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Our recent book, “Partnership and Powerful Teacher Education: Growth and Challenge in an Urban Neighborhood Program,” has won much acclaim.

Our Teacher Diversity Initiative aims to increase the number of teachers from underrepresented groups in Worcester and other urban school districts.

The Adam Institute supports teacher practice in partner schools and creating learning communities.

The Adam Achievers Program provides in-school and out-of-school programs to guide area students’ transition to postsecondary education.

Summer CUBS (Comprehension and Understanding Bring Success) provides engaging learning experiences during the summer for students at Woodland Academy.

The Adam Teacher Fellow Program supports a partner-school teacher to contribute to the MAT program and the development of the community of practice.

Drawing on the concept of a “round” in medical practice, Teacher Rounds bring together groups for focused observation, inquiry, and reflection in classrooms.

The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Grant provides internship stipends and scholarships to future STEM teachers who commit to teach in high-need schools.