Founded in 2009, the
program aims to supply high - need schools with effective and well - supported
new teachers.47 Participating teachers must pass a
rigorous selection process, which includes submission of a transcript, resume, and essay, as well as a digital performance
exercise and a full - day interview with performance - based tasks.48 Fifty - one percent of Urban Teachers» teachers are people of color.49 Once selected, participating teachers receive intensive training, including 1,500 hours of clinical experience and three years of instructional coaching.50 Urban Teachers» thorough selection process and focus on their teachers» residency and induction experiences likely contributes to the
program's success.