Albany High, UAlbany partner for third annual 'teach-out'

ALBANY, N.Y. (October 24, 2007) -- The City School District of Albany once again teamed up today with the University at Albany for the Teach Together program at Albany High School, giving students a glimpse of what they can expect in a college classroom.

Twenty UAlbany faculty and senior administrators from the City School District of Albany paired up with Albany High educators to teach classes in a variety of subjects. Superintendent Eva C. Joseph, Ed.D., and UAlbany Vice President for Student Success James Anderson, Ph.D., were among those participating.

Teach Together provides Albany High students with exposure to college-like settings and experiences. It also fosters collaborative efforts between the school district and university, such as the Learning Center that was created in 2006 at Albany High as an initiative of the UAlbany-Albany High School Alliance for Young Talent.

The alliance was launched in 2005 and offers college-preparation activities and experiential programs such as the teach-out for Albany High students. Additional activities center on tutoring, mentoring and community outreach projects, which help all students enhance their educational, social and interpersonal growth.

The City School District of Albany serves almost 9,400 students in 19 elementary, middle and high schools. The district includes several magnet schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic opportunities for students in addition to neighborhood schools. The district is more than halfway through its comprehensive facilities project to newly build and/or renovate nearly all of its elementary and middle schools. The ultimate goal of the facilities project is to provide schools with the resources necessary to help students succeed in the 21st century.