Building confidence in the classroom: New Teacher Center

Jul 30, 2023
Detroit

Feedback from new teachers in the Detroit Public School Community District highlights the positive impact of having an experienced mentor teacher.
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86%
of new teachers report their New Teacher Center mentors positively influenced their teaching practice

New teachers at Detroit Public Schools Community District share reflections on having a mentor, trained using the New Teacher Center approach, in their early years:

“Working with my mentor has helped to build my confidence as a teacher. As a newer teacher, it can be hard to find your footing. So having a mentor helped to reinforce some of my teaching skills and strategies.”

“My mentor helped me problem solve through difficult situations and has given me new ideas on how to most effectively engage students in a difficult time!”

“I have put several of my mentor’s suggestions to use. My students are more engaged in learning. They are more confident in their skills.”



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