Anyone who teaches special education knows collaboration isn't just beneficial—it's essential. Whether it's between teachers or with families, collaboration requires a mix of intention, effort, skill, and trust. High-leverage practices play a pivotal role in fostering this collaborative spirit, according to Dr. Jacinta Calzada-Mayronne, who joined new teachers enrolled with the Rutgers Alternate Route program to help foster effective inclusion practices through collaboration.

Physical education teachers enrolled with Rutgers Alternate Route are committed to the health and academic development of their students, and they take their roles as health ambassadors seriously. They are sharing their go-to resources for planning great lessons and enhancing their teaching in health and physical education.

High school business courses can provide students with valuable skills and knowledge that can benefit them in their future careers and personal lives. Business classes can teach students important life skills, such as budgeting and time management. Business courses can also introduce students to important concepts like credit awareness, consumerism, and investing. For that reason, Business education teachers are essential contributors to the future success of students. They facilitate lessons on a variety of subjects, including accounting, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Here are some resources that New Jersey business education teachers enrolled with Rutgers Alternate Route use to plan great lessons and enhance their teaching.

There are many Hispanic educators who are stepping up as a resource for teachers through social media. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok have been particularly effective at connecting students with the representation they need and teachers with knowledge and tools to support students of color.

Here are 17 accounts that feature Hispanic educators or organizations.  

Rutgers Alternate Route proudly presents eight teachers making a difference in school districts in our state. Learn about their commitment to driving prosperity, power, and progress in America through teaching.