Schools nationwide have experienced rapid growth in English Language Learners (ELL) in recent years. The National Education Association (NEA) projects that by the year 2025, one out of every four children in classrooms across the nation will be an English Language Learner student.

Consequently, teachers must ensure their preparedness for helping English Language Learners thrive in their classrooms. While ESL teachers specialize in supporting English Language Learners, teachers of all content areas share the responsibility for the success of ELLs. That's why New Jersey ESL teachers enrolled with Rutgers Alternate Route are sharing their go-to resources to plan great lessons and enhance their teaching for ELLs.

Teachers join the education profession to make a lasting contribution in the lives of young people. The first order of business for achieving this goal is creating a classroom environment that fosters educational excellence. Experienced classroom teacher, administrator, and professor of education Dr. Paradiso-Testa has created a winning formula for this.

In spite of hurtful legislation, the LGBTQ+ community and its allies are banding together to uplift voices and fight discrimination. To further support the community, Rutgers Alternate Route has rounded up helpful resources and educational materials to create a more accepting environment in schools.

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.