On Saturday, November 16th, while many enjoyed a leisurely morning, Rutgers Alternate Route teachers demonstrated their commitment to professional growth by participating in an invigorating #EdTech chat. This virtual gathering brought together education technology experts from across New Jersey and California to discuss strategies for engaging digitally savvy students and leveraging technology in educational practices. Using the hashtags #EdTech and #TeacherEd, educators shared and discovered technology-centered ideas, responding rapidly to questions posed by the Rutgers Alternate Route host account.

Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Education was one of two Universities selected by the New Jersey Department of Education for the New Jersey Teacher Apprenticeship Program grant. Ms. Heather Ngoma, Director of the Rutgers Alternate Route program, and her team were awarded $400,000.00 for their project entitled ParaPreppED.

Navigating the world of psychology education, whether you're a veteran teacher or just starting out, can be both exciting and challenging. While we have a limited selection of resources to share, each one is highly recommended for its effectiveness and practicality across various teaching levels.

This post highlights a selection of highly recommended resources, curated by fellow educators who understand the unique needs of ELL (English Language Learner) students. These tools range from interactive lesson plans and inventive classroom activities to innovative technology solutions. They are designed to support and inspire teachers while helping students achieve their full potential.

Rutgers Alternate Route exists to open doors to anyone who wants to transition into teaching. Many candidates are military veterans who completed the program and are excelling as New Jersey educators. Some, like Rutgers Alternate Route teacher Samantha Morrone, discovered their passion for teaching during service.

While each candidate’s experience is different, they encounter some parallels—especially for those transitioning from the military to a classroom. Rutgers Alternate Route teachers Olivia McDonald, Ashley Carter and Robert Parker went through the program and are now getting hands-on experience in the classroom. They offered some advice to other current or former service members looking to become teachers.