The Sherman STEM Teacher Scholars Program

The Sherman STEM Teacher Scholars Program, created in 2007 at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County campus, recruits talented candidates into its STEM-focused teacher preparation program. Close to 40% of its participants have been students of color. Unique components of the program include: a summer bridge program to help candidates meet program requirements; in-field internships in diverse classroom settings with faculty mentors; and, membership in a community of future teachers who share a common purpose.   See: Freeman A. Hrabowski, III and Mavis G. Sanders (Winter 2015). "Increasing Racial Diversity in the Teacher Workforce: One University's Approach," Thought and Action, pp 101-116.