Conference seeks new teachers
The African American Future Teacher fair will promote college education
By ELIZABETH LEFFALL
In an effort to recruit and promote higher learning and the art of teaching, Fresno State opens its doors today to students from high schools around the Valley for the sixth annual African American Future Teacher Fair.
Jose Jaurequi, co-coordinator of the event, said the fair has survived another year despite cuts in funding.
“Due to budget cuts, the Education Equity Committee, which is a part of the Kremen School of Education and Development, was given less money to put on conferences this time,” Jaurequi said. “Because of that we’re only able to invite 80 students this year, but we’re so happy it’s still going.”
The fair targets students from 15 to 18 years old. By providing information about career opportunities in teaching through seminars and workshops, and allowing students to interact with university educators, Jaurequi said the fair has become a recruitment opportunity for the school of education as well as the university.
“We are encouraging every student who comes to consider teaching, to apply to the university and to pursue a credential whether it’s in special education or a single subject,” he said.
Jaurequi said current Fresno State students could also get involved.
“This is an annual event, our students can encourage their brothers and sisters to sign up with their high school counselors for this event next year,” he said. “Everyone can be a part.”
The fair, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., will begin with seminars in the morning and end with a campus tour in the afternoon.
All classes and workshops will be held in the education building, Room 140.
High schools expected to attend today’s event include the School of Unlimited Learning, Mclane, Sunnyside, Fresno High and Hanford West.
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