A transformational gift to the UNC School of Education will create a unique fellowship program that will enable a multi-faceted approach to ensure highly effective educators serve students in rural, high-needs North Carolina communities.
With a $3 million commitment over the next four years, the Fellows for Inclusive Excellence program will remove barriers and support current UNC School of Education students and recent graduates to serve as teachers and school counselors in Title 1 schools, starting in Chatham County Schools and Person County Schools. The program will also provide engaging, sustained professional development for assistant principals in those schools who will help build a robust, integrated experience for participating students, interns, and beginning educators. Ultimately, the Fellows program aims to create high-quality professional learning communities that provide…
