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Students who’ve been participating in the early phases of the project are among the first to be hired because the demand for highly qualified urban educators exceeds the supply, according to Dr. Tammy Schwartz, program director.

Yes. About 35 students applied for the program in the first year of its existence and more than 400 students in the past two years have either indicated an interest or taken part in urban cohort activities.

No, but it is encouraged.

Yes. Parents with questions should call the Urban Cohort office at 513-529-0434 and ask to speak to program director Dr. Tammy Schwartz.

Safety is an issue wherever one lives and works. However, none of the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú students who’ve lived in Chicago or Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood as part of the Urban Cohort program have reported that they have felt threatened or in danger. ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú officials stress that the key in any situation is to be aware of your surroundings and to take common-sense personal safety precautions.

Absolutely.

This is what one student from a suburban background says about her experiences:

"I learned that an urban education teacher must understand the community that surrounds his or her students or they will not be able to witness their students' full potential."

However, teaching in an urban setting is not for everyone. Our program will help you explore whether urban teaching is for you by gradually exposing you to experiences that broaden your understanding of yourself and society.