National Center for Urban Education

Change Yourself. Change Our Schools. Change the World!

At the University of the District of Columbia’s National Center for Urban Education, we embrace the demands, challenges, and opportunities that teachers encounter in high-poverty, high-need schools. As a student, you will learn firsthand about the ways in which urban schools and communities are socially, economically, politically, and culturally interdependent — and you will learn how to be a positive force for change.

Our innovative, high-quality program will prepare you for a successful teaching career in urban public schools, with a focus on the District of Columbia. Our curriculum emphasizes teaching as both an art and science — we believe that excellent teaching demands extensive practice, ongoing reflection, and consistent improvement. We will push you to become a highly-effective teacher who enters the classroom ready to teach, ready to learn, and ready to help students achieve.