These wonderful new opportunities and events are HOT off the presses. As always, students can sign up for Office hours with Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Lauren Carpenter, using the following link: https://yaleconnect.yale.edu/meetings/5180962/officehours.
Brian Grindrod of Wilbur Cross High School, a New Haven public school teacher who currently serves as a Yale Education Studies Partner Teacher was just named a 2026 National Finalist for History Teacher of the Year. The honor recognizes exceptional teaching at the K-12 level, with over 9,000 teachers nominated across the country by students and fellow educators. The Yale Education Studies New Haven Partner Teacher program fosters connection and collaboration between New Haven public schools and Yale Education Studies students. Students observe their classrooms as part of EDST 1110: Foundations of Education Studies and EDST 3205: Effective Teaching in the Secondary Classroom. We are proud to have you as a mentor in our program, Brian Grindrod! Read more about Mr. Grindrod and the award here: https://www.nhps.net/article/3123251
On Friday, December 11 from 1 – 2:30 pm, the Center for Civic Thought will be hosting a guest seminar with Wendy Kopp, CEO and Co-Founder of Teach For All (formerly known as Teach for America). The conversation will center the question: Is the desire for prestige a threat to democracy? Space is limited to facilitate in-depth conversation. Pre-register for the discussion here.
Squash Haven, a no-cost after-school program that teaches New Haven middle and high school students how to play squash while providing them with academic enrichment programming to achieve postsecondary school success, is seeking Yale students to volunteer as tutors for middle and high school students. Volunteer work consistently over the course of the semester with the same 1-2 students. All tutoring materials and guidance is provided – and no squash experience is required to tutor. Squash Haven is located central to campus, right above Warby Parker on Broadway. Learn more and express your interest by filing out this form. Reach out to eric@squashhaven.org with any questions or for more information
The New Haven Adult Education ESoL Program is seeking student English tutors for adult English learners. The tutoring sessions will be help remotely. No second language is required to be a tutor, and all tutors will be trained ahead of starting. The class meets Monday and Wednesday from 6-8:30 pm, but only one hour of tutoring is required per week. This opportunity will last from September to December 2026. Please direct any statements of interest or questions to DD Hamilton, Sound School teacher and program director, at deirdre.hamilton@new-haven.k12.ct.us.
The New Haven Environmental History Project is seeking an Education Family Liaison to support the development of place-based and primary source-based curricular materials for use in K-12 classrooms, as well as college and university classrooms. The part-time position is geared towards graduate students in the GSAS or professional schools. To apply and learn more, search Job ID #39181 into Yale Student Jobs. Reach out to paul.sabin@yale.edu with any questions.
The Yale Teaching Fellowship supports graduate study and teaching certification for current and aspiring educators in exchange for at least three years of service in New Haven Public Schools. The program includes a generous living stipend each year, full-tuition scholarship for an M.A. in teaching from SCSU, and full-year residency training in a school. Applications are due January 1, 2027. Learn more and apply here. With questions, contact Director of the Yale Teaching Fellowship, Christine Gentry, at christine.gentry@yale.edu.
The EDST Seniors Working Group seeks to connect seniors navigating and applying to education-related opportunities after graduation. The group will act as a space to allow seniors to brainstorm opportunities, deadlines, resources, and tips related to post-graduate opportunities. Fill out the interest form here. Please contact the group organizer, Tirsit Gessesse, at tirsitemariyam.gessesse@yale.edu.
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