Literacy Across the Curriculum for an Equitable Society (LACES)

About the Program

Mission :

The overarching mission of the program is to develop professional educators whose literacy expertise prepares them to lead and teach in culturally, socioeconomically, and linguistically diverse communities.

Goals of the Program:

• Support teachers in urban schools and districts as they become more effective educators, student advocates, and leaders
• Extend teachers' repertoires for teaching literacy across the curriculum
• Integrate research, theory and practice throughout the program
• Provide a collegial experience for a cohort of students and faculty
• Enhance teachers' abilities to influence equitable educational practices and policies

Program Cohort:

Up to 25 applicants are selected in May of each year to begin the program that fall. Only one cohort is admitted each year.