New CU Boulder master’s degree in teacher leadership aims to support rural educators

This August, the University of Colorado Boulder’s School of Education will launch a new online master’s degree program for teachers looking for an affordable, accessible pathway to develop leadership skills, competencies and connections with other educators.

The School of Education developed the teacher leadership program with input from partner educators in rural Colorado. Its graduate-level certificates and Master of Arts degree aim to help alleviate teacher shortages in the state’s rural communities, in particular, by supporting teachers to stay in the classroom.

Teachers in rural areas often wear many hats and hold multiple positions — from teaching science to coaching and driving school buses.

“They’re doing it all and doing it well, but they’re eager for more learning opportunities and more resources,” said Emily Gleason, CU Boulder faculty director for the program.

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