One by one, student-teachers and high school students shared their experiences to members of the Arkansas State Board of Education during its visit to Pine Bluff on Thursday.
“This yearlong residency has allowed us to gain real, hands-on classroom experience, while also being compensated for the hard work and dedication that I do every day,” said Cina Boyd, a student-teacher taking part in a teaching residency through the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. “What makes the Pine Bluff School District special is the commitment to supporting not only students but educators as well.”
Benjamin Dixon, who’s completing his degree in mathematics education, said he’s learning more about how the residency program benefits him…