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Interactives, online presentation by Andrew Chavez, editor-in-chief
Photos by Justin Anderson and Liz Davis, staff photographers


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Performance disparities in schools reflect socioeconomic differences

The education received in urban and suburban communities differs greatly as a result of the economic pressures and lack of parental involvement in the communities.

Center for Urban Education

College of Education aims to combat teaching shortage in urban schools

The Center for Urban Education at TCU attempts to prepare future educators by providing them with practicum experience prior to graduation.

Aspiring Educators Initiative

Program aims to recruit future teachers from urban schools

The Center for Urban Education started its Aspiring Educators Initiative in 2007 in hopes of equipping inner-city students to graduate from high school and pursue a career in education.


Links


The College of Education

Fort Worth Independent School District

Texas Education Agency

Video Interviews

Darron Turner, associate vice chancellor for student affairs


Jennifer Brooks, director, Center for Urban Education


More online

Did you know?

Facts about urban education

Election '08

What the leading presidential candidates think about education in America

Student reaction

Two students share their experiences with urban education


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