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1.0
Jul 5, 2018
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Pros

The mission is good but it's the worst of these sorts of programs

Cons

The execution of the mission is immature, poorly planned and more concerned with standards than students and teachers. This program ignores what it really takes to be a great teacher and reduces everything to percentages and rubrics. BCTR is another impersonal bureaucracy under the already unwieldy bureaucracy of Baltimore City Public Schools. It's much better to get your teaching degree from a local University and avoid this group. Any coursework you do with them will not transfer to a University if you want to go back for a Masters.

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Jan 29, 2025
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Pros

So Excited! Amazing opportunity to work and grow!

Cons

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5.0
Jun 28, 2014
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Pros

I entered this program with some prior teaching experience, but having never received any formal training and in need of a teaching certificate to move forward in my career. TNTP academy provided extremely practical, hands-on training that prepared me for success in my kindergarten classroom. The coaching and mentoring was excellent. I was given clear and specific advice and feedback and I was consistently challenged to do my best. I really enjoyed that, through my weekly classes, I became part of a network of peers. I learned so much just from talking with other teachers. I also enjoyed the emphasis on practice and self-reflection. Teachers are extremely busy and can easily become isolated, forgetting to take time out to examine what they are doing well and what they need to do differently. TNTP Academy provided the structure and support I needed to make sure that I was pushing myself, which ultimately benefited my students. I am very happy with my choice to enroll in TNTP Academy. I love my school and I love teaching kindergarten. I am really excited about this new stage of my career and I owe my success in large part to the training and support that I received through TNTP Academy.

Cons

This is a highly demanding program that requires a serious commitment. There is an expectation that teachers devote a significant amount of time to their planning, to their coursework, and to making their classroom highly effective in the first year. If you are able to embrace feedback and get comfortable with constructive criticism, then this is the program for you!

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